Wedding ring .... Napoleon and Josephine ...

... Engagement ring ... Napoleon and Josephine gold ring with sapphires and diamonds, donated in 1796 by the Emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte his lover Josephine after their engagement.
Despite the fact that the organizers of the auction was called ring "modest" and the auction itself started from a very low mark of € 15 000, the historical value of the jewelry has attracted the interest of wealthy lovers - the ring was auctioned for € 730,000 ($ 948,000)!


The ring itself is made of gold and has a diameter of 18 mm. It is decorated with sapphires and diamonds, pear-shaped 1 carat, and the inside of the jewelry is engraved "This is the fate».
Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais introduced in 1795 and has 9 March 1796 the pair tied the knot. However, it is difficult to be called the best - just 2 days after this momentous event, Napoleon went to fight in Italy. Later, the couple rarely spent time together, and rumors of regular infidelities of Josephine and found her fertility led to the logical finale - Dec. 16, 1809 Emperor Napoleon divorced Josephine and later married the Austrian Princess Marie Louise, who in 1811 bore him desired heir.