Empress Eugenie Tiara, executed by Lemonnier mid-19th century, is based on neo-classical design belonging of Louis XVI style, in which the filigree silver-gilt mount is over crusted with small brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 1998 diamonds in all, total weight of 63.30 carats. The origin of the pearls used is believed to be originally part of a magnifient pearl parure that was presented to Empress Marie Louise, Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife
