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A Royal Trope: Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Fetches CHF 2.85 Million at Sotheby’s Geneva
A Royal Trope: Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch Fetches CHF 2.85 Million at Sotheby’s Geneva By Patricia Holdener Geneva On 12 November 2025, at the annual “Royal & Noble Jewels” sale held by Sotheby’s at the Hôtel Mandarin Oriental in Geneva, a remarkable piece of jewellery with imperial provenance crossed the block: a diamond brooch reportedly once in the possession of Napoleon Bonaparte. The brooch realised a hammer price of CHF 2.85 million, and a final price in excess of CHF 3
13 nov. 20254 min de lecture
When Gems Replace Gauze: Haute Couture’s Material Reckoning
When Gems Replace Gauze: Haute Couture’s Material Reckoning In the rarified sphere of haute couture, where craftsmanship, rarity, and beauty are king, there is stirring a bold material rethink. Rather than simply trimming gowns with jewels or embroidering metallic threads along hems, some designers are now allowing precious stones, gold, silver, and gem-like elements to occupy the role once held by fabric itself or at least, to come very close. This movement, though still sel
21 sept. 20255 min de lecture
When Designer Bags Become High-Value Heists: Paris Under Siege
When Designer Bags Become High-Value Heists: Paris Under Siege A City of Elegance Under Assault Paris, the world’s fashion capital, has long been the stage where couture houses unveil dreams stitched into fabric and leather. But in recent months, the city has also become the backdrop for a far darker performance: a wave of high-stakes heists targeting luxury handbags. Organized gangs, executing raids with military precision, have transformed coveted accessories Hermès Birkins
19 août 20254 min de lecture
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