Josephine Bonaparte Engagement Ring
A sapphire and diamond toi et moi ring featuring two pear shaped stones that each weigh just under one carat.
Josephine bonaparte engagement ring. It was an extravagant purchase for a military man who had not yet climbed to imperial heights. Josephine shed many tears when her beloved annulled the. I fell in love with the simple elegance of this design and wanted to reproduce it for those who would appreciate the historical significance as well as the beauty of such an understated piece. The ring that a young napoleon gave to.
A diamond and sapphire set side by side both tear shaped. The engagement ring that napoleon bonaparte gave to his future wife joséphine in 1796 sold for more than 948 000 730 000 euros not including commission and other fees at auction in france on. Inspired by the engagement ring given by napoleon bonaparte to his beloved josephine in 1796. To celebrate their engagement napoleon reportedly gave josephine today s ring.
A diamond and sapphire engagement ring given by napoleon bonaparte to josephine de beauharnais is displayed in fontainebleau outside paris on march 22 2013.