Empress Josephine of France - Amethyst Crystal Earrings Pearl It had been the tradition

It had been the tradition since Plantagenet times for a Queen not to attend the coronation of her successor

a necklace

The largest charm measures 2cm(0

detailed butterfly

This 'girdle' necklace recalls a beautiful 1903 pendant designed by May Morris

Empress Josephine of France - Amethyst Crystal Earrings Pearl It had been the traditionThis set of jewellery is inspired by a parure of jewels consisting of a diadem, a necklace, a pair of earrings and two small and one large brooch, all set with Ceylon sapphires. It is believed they were originally worn by The Empress Josephine jewels and given to her daughter Queen Hortense of Holland. But mystery surrounds the jewels, they cannot be dated and it is not known who made them. It has even been suggested that they may once have belonged