When Design History Disappears: The Louvre Heist and 215 Years of Lost Jewelry Craftsmanship
On October 19, 2025, professional thieves spent seven minutes in the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery. They used a crane to access an upper window, smashed two display cases, and escaped on motorcycles with eight priceless French crown jewels valued at $102 million. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau called the figure “spectacular” but noted it meant nothing compared […]










