Jewels of priceless historical and artistic value were stolen in the cinematic break-in at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Four masked men used a truck with a lifting machine to reach a second-floor balcony of the Apollo Gallery, where the French crown jewels were on display.

According to the French authorities, eight jewels were stolen, including diadems, necklaces, brooches and earrings. All belonged to members of the French royal family, imperial leaders or even Napoleon Bonaparte.

The French Ministry of Culture announced that the stolen items are as follows:

A diamond and sapphire tiara, sapphire earrings and a sapphire necklace that belonged to Queen Marie Amalia, the last queen of France, and Queen Hydrangea:

An emerald necklace and earrings that belonged to Maria Luisa, his second wife Napoleon Bonaparte:

A diamond and emerald necklace and matching earrings on display.

A tiara that belonged to Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III:

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The brooch, known as the “reliquary brooch”, of Empress Eugenia:

Empress Eugenie's bodice knot, a large diamond-encrusted bow-shaped brooch with hanging tassels and diamond strings.

However, the crown of Empress Eugenia was found near the museum having been damaged, according to information from the French agency citing a source with knowledge of the case.

The crown of Napoleon III’s wife, a classic example of imperial crowns, consists of 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds:

The Crown of Empress Eugenie, made of gold, diamonds, and emeralds, featuring eagles and a cross on top.

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