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The Marie-Louise Diadem

Emerald — Diadem given by Napoleon I to Empress Marie-Louise, set with 950 diamonds and originally 79 emeralds; now at the Smithsonian

The originalDiadem given by Napoleon I to Empress Marie-Louise, set with 950 diamonds and originally 79 emeralds; now at the SmithsonianSee the documented piece →

The Marie-Louise Diadem is associated, in the documented record, with a Emerald. Diadem given by Napoleon I to Empress Marie-Louise, set with 950 diamonds and originally 79 emeralds; now at the Smithsonian (1810).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great emerald stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with The Marie-Louise Diadem?
The Marie-Louise Diadem is associated, in the documented record, with a Emerald. Diadem given by Napoleon I to Empress Marie-Louise, set with 950 diamonds and originally 79 emeralds; now at the Smithsonian.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1810. Origin / association: France.
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StoneEmerald
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RegionFrance

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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Stone

Emerald

Region

🇫🇷France

Era

The 19th Century
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