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Style of gemstone cut

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Briolette-cut diamonds dangle in the tiara of Empress Joséphine

A briolette is a style of gemstone cut – an elongated, faceted pear shape. It is often drilled to hang as a bead. The style was popular during the Victorian era.

The Smithsonian Institution has a 275-carat (55.0 g) diamond briolette necklace presented by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1811 to his Empress consort Marie Louise.

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References

  1. "Napoleon Diamond Necklace | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History". naturalhistory.si.edu. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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