"By now, you've likely read about the weekend jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris, France. In a robbery that seems fit for an Ocean's 8 sequel, four burglars used a crane to break into a second-floor window at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and swiped a bunch of French Crown Jewels-all in just four minutes. They escaped with more than $102 million worth of jewelry and tiaras-on two scooters."
"The thieves made off with nine pieces: two tiaras, two necklaces, one set of earrings, one single earring (its mate got left behind), and two "brooches." The ninth piece was a crown that was recovered on the escape route-so technically, it was only eight pieces that were successfully stolen. There are 12 zodiac signs, meaning three signs are represented by a role in the heist, rather than just a jewel that was heisted. Feel free to guess what sign I am in the comments."
"As both the baby and the first fire sign of the zodiac, the ram loves to see and be seen. They're also charming, spirited, a bit over the top, and kind of intimidating-all words I'd used to describe this stunning set, which features 32 emeralds and over 1,000 diamonds. It's gorgeous, it's a lot, and you get the sense that it wouldn't be interested in hanging off the same neck for too long."
Four burglars used a crane to break into a second-floor window at the Louvre in Paris at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday and stole French Crown Jewels in about four minutes. They escaped on two scooters with more than $102 million worth of jewelry and tiaras. Nine pieces were involved: two tiaras, two necklaces, one set of earrings, a single earring whose mate was left behind, two brooches, and a crown that was recovered during the escape, leaving eight successful thefts. The jewels are mapped to the 12 zodiac signs, with three signs represented by heist roles rather than objects.
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