Empress Josephine of France - Amethyst Crystal Earrings Pearl detailed butterfly

detailed butterfly

It had been the tradition since Plantagenet times for a Queen not to attend the coronation of her successor

These pieces are 24ct matt gold-plated with a double-sided hand-enamelled finish with plentiful bohemian crystals

a necklace

perfect for adding a touch of summer to any outfit

Empress Josephine of France - Amethyst Crystal Earrings Pearl detailed butterflyThis 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