French Crown Jewels

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The French Crown Jewels (French: Joyaux de la Couronne de France) is the name given to the collection of jewels that were symbols of Royal or Imperial power of France between 752 and 1870. In 1691, the collection was comprised of 5,885 diamonds, 1,588 precious stones, and 488 pearls. Its three most famous diamonds were the 140.64-carat white Regent Diamond, the 55.23-carat pale yellow Sancy diamond that King Louis XIV liked to affix to his hat, and the 115-carat French Blue that the jeweler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier brought over from the Kingdom of France's Indian colonies.

History

In September 1792, rioters looted the Royal Treasury and made off with a selection of the gems there. In the days following the theft, the criminals organized a clandestine auction to resell the pieces at La Limace Noir, a guinguette or tavern of ill repute. Through an informant, the French Assassins learned of the auction and of the Templars' interest in certain lots. Led by Arno Dorian, a group of Assassins infiltrated the auction and stole the French Blue despite the presence of French Templars led by Justine Delarue. The thieves were quickly arrested and executed at the Place de la Concorde, though many items were never recovered. That same year, Arno recovered three other diamonds and saw that they were returned to the National Convention.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Unity (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Legacy of the Brotherhood