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Crafted by the famed jeweler Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier in 1853, this tiara was worn almost daily by Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III. It features nearly 2,000 diamonds and over 200 pearls, and is one of the most iconic pieces from the collection. 2 / 9

Acquired by the Louvre in 2008, this spectacular piece reflects the exquisite craftsmanship of the era and the taste of France’s last empress. 3 / 9

Mounted in 1855 by Paul-Alfred Bapst, this brooch contains 94 diamonds, including a central solitaire composed of two heart-shaped diamonds originally bequeathed to King Louis XIV by Cardinal Mazarin. 4 / 9

A wedding gift from Napoleon I to his second wife, Empress Marie Louise, this set features 32 emeralds and more than 1,100 diamonds, crafted by Francois-Regnaul

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