Gallery exhibition "Divine Jewels: The Pursuit of Beauty"
Brooch with cameo portrait of Napoleon I
Nicola Morelli (1771–1838)
Early 19th century
Gold, silver, diamonds, agate
Signed: MORELLI
l × w: 1 ¾ × 1 ⅜ in. (48 × 36.5 mm)
Ballerina brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels
c. 1951
Platinum, diamonds, sapphire
Signed: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS New York
l × w: 2 ¾ × 2 ⅛ in. (70 × 55 mm)
Private collection
Tiara of Countess Raggio
Filippo Chiappe (1863–1936)
c. 1909
Platinum, diamonds
h × w: 3 ⅛ × 5 ½ in. (79 × 140 mm)
Private collection
Giardinetti necklace
Mid-18th century
Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, amethysts
l: 14 ½ in. (368 mm)
Private collection
Willow-branch tiara comb
René Lalique (1860–1945)
c. 1903
Gold, enamel, horn, mother of pearl, topazes
Signed: LALIQUE
l × w: 6 ½ × 7 ¾ in. (165 × 197 mm)
Private collection