Amethyst Empress Josephine of France - Bracelet Enamelling and the enduring allure of

and the enduring allure of the Napoleonic era

and made by the Crown Jewellers Garrard

The original necklace was shown at the Paris exhibition of 1855

The Sword of State miniature is a treasure for collectors

Amethyst Empress Josephine of France - Bracelet Enamelling and the enduring allure ofThis set of jewellery is inspired by a parure of jewels consisting of a diadem, a necklace, a pair of earrings and two small and one large brooch, all set with Ceylon sapphires. It is believed they were originally worn by The Empress Josephine jewels and given to her daughter Queen Hortense of Holland. But mystery surrounds the jewels, they cannot be dated and it is not known who made them. It has even been suggested that they may once have belonged