Tiara, anyone?

Emerald and diamond tiara created for Princess Katharina Henckel von Donnersmarck around 1900Have discretionary $5 to $10 million dollars? If you do, get an airplane ticket to Geneva, Switzerland and attend the Sotheby’s auction on May 17. The emerald and diamond tiara will be offered at an auction there. The tiara was created with 11 pear-shaped rare Colombian emeralds that collectively weigh over 500 carats. The emeralds are thought to have been included in the personal collection of Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III, before the tiara was created for Princess Katharina Henckel von Donnersmarck circa 1900. I don’t think any of you will be ready to jump on that offering. So for now, enjoy the picture. It is truly a magnificent piece of jewelry.
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Lucy Zimmerman

Lucy Zimmerman is a fourth-generation jeweler who grew up watching her parents, Roman and Sophie Shor, build Roman Jewelers from the ground up. Inspired by her father's craftsmanship and passion for serving customers, she discovered her own love for the business while working weekends and holidays during college.

After graduating from Lafayette College with a degree in Psychology, Lucy joined the family business, learning firsthand under her father, Roman. She later managed Roman Jewelers' former mall location before helping open and lead the company's current flagship showroom.

Today, Lucy leads Roman Jewelers into its next chapter, carrying forward a family legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, exceptional service, community involvement, and charitable giving while embracing a modern vision for luxury retail. Guided by the family values on which the company was built, Lucy is shaping the future of Roman Jewelers through innovation, elevated experiences, and a continued commitment to personalized service, while giving back to the community, and preserving the legacy that has defined Roman Jewelers for generations.