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Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
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| Few objects in the Smithsonian collections conjure up more dramatic images than do these diamond earrings. They were given to Marie Antoinette by Louis XVI and are said to have been taken from her when she was arrested fleeing the French Revolution. Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. |
| Last modified 2026-08-09 MZ |
Smithsonian photos by Dane A. Penland Copyright 1992 Smithsonian Institution |
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