Black marble accented with gray or white marble cabochons creates drama, while a monochromatic pairing—or even a cabochon pattern laid in all the same tile—adds subtle geometry.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
The thieves stole nine pieces of jewelry worth over $100 million, including items from the French crown jewels.
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Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getting the world’s largest museum out of crisis after the brazen heist in October of the French crown jewels.
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