{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-wheat-scythe-brooch-with-pearls-110-rose-cut-diamonds-97ctw-18ct-pink-gold-sterling-c-1860s","title":"Napoleon III Wheat \u0026 Scythe Brooch with Pearls | 110 Rose Cut Diamonds .97ctw | 18ct Pink Gold \u0026 Sterling | c.1860s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only brooch I've ever seen to depict the harvest in diamonds so deliciously! A double stalk of wheat decorated with pearls, with a scythe curling around the wheat leaves, in active motion of harvesting the stalks. This magical brooch is wonderfully completed with a simple knot of ribbon and pearl-bottomed handle. A magical brooch of the highest quality French craftspersonship of the Napoleon III period with a long visual history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only was Empress Eugénie a fan of Marie Antoinette (her ill-fated predecessor) she had a huge interest in Empress Josephine; much of the jewelry which was fashionable in Eugénie's court owes visual debt to the Mistress of Malmaison (Empress Josephine.) In 1804, Nitot created, for Josephine, a fabulous wheat tiara, which was gifted to her in Milan. The wheat tiara was in direct response to the sumptuous \"frivolity\" of the previous century's French sovereigns, recalling motifs of the classical world. Nitot would go on to be Josephine's jeweler, and would go on to found the house of Chaumet; we've included reference images and research from Napoleon.org in our photos section for this rare jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Napoleon III, French, c. 1860s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct pink gold, sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 rose cut diamonds, .97ctw; 17 pearls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.26g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e French eagle head hallmark on pin back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a small break at the very tip top of the second ear of wheat (fully stabalied); the brooch back has been replaced there. This has been lovingly factored into the price. Have a close look at the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52251484782823,"sku":"TCN-NAP-004","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_25972.heic?v=1782418098","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/napoleon-iii-wheat-scythe-brooch-with-pearls-110-rose-cut-diamonds-97ctw-18ct-pink-gold-sterling-c-1860s","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}