Antique Napoleon III Era French Paste Gem Tiara, Crown, Diadem - Large! sealing wax from jewelry to micro mosaics

from jewelry to micro mosaics

It's been a museum-quality private collection treasure

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Very early 1800s for this one

While it is a jewelry box

Antique Napoleon III Era French Paste Gem Tiara, Crown, Diadem - Large! sealing wax from jewelry to micro mosaicsA remnant of the Empire Revival of France's last Emperor, Napoleon III (Napoleon Bonaparte's nephew, Louis Napoleon), this elaborate and quite large French paste stone (faux diamond) tiara is still set with a stunning 59 cut paste gems that look for all the world like real diamonds. Such is the lasting fame and allure of the French paste gems. None missing, and no replacements, it is ready to become your own collection star, or to be worn. I do not