The medallion, which appeared in antiquity, is worn first as an amulet, which protects its holder. Towards the end of the 16th century, the medallion lost its mystical power: the lucky charms it contained were replaced by hand-painted portraits, locks of hair of a loved one or missing person, sometimes even poison. The medallion becomes a romantic jewel: visible to all, it contains secrets known only to its wearer. Les Néréides Paris has created for the RmnGP a secret medallion inspired by the personality of Marie-Antoinette. Decorated with her monogram on a blue background, a colour that the
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