Editor’s Note
A piece of history returns to the spotlight as Napoleon Bonaparte’s lost diamond brooch, a trophy taken after Waterloo, heads to auction for the first time.
Napoleon’s Diamond Brooch to be Auctioned
The diamond brooch lost by Napoleon Bonaparte following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo will be auctioned for the first time.
“The brooch of Napoleon Bonaparte was considered a trophy after the Frenchman lost a battle.”
The piece is a circular brooch featuring nearly 100 antique diamonds and a central 13.04-carat oval diamond. It will be offered at auction with a starting price of $250,000.