crown jewels

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The director of the Louvre museum in Paris has resigned, months after the high-profile theft of France's crown jewels from one of the world's most visited art galleries.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The two Panama container terminals were the crown jewels of the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Paramount is the only major studio to be physically located in Hollywood and its studio lot is one of the company’s crown jewels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Just a few weeks ago, a U.S. hedge-fund manager known for playing the long game in Latin America won a protracted battle for one of Venezuela’s crown jewels.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

No, it would be like carrying the crown jewels through a mine field.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck