Worn at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the necklace has possible links to the downfall of Marie AntoinetteA mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, has sold for $4.8m at an auction in Geneva.The 18th-century item of jewellery containing approximately 300 carats of diamonds had been estimated to sell at the Sotheby’s Royal and Noble Jewels sale for $1.8-2.8m. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/13/mysterious-300-carat-diamond-necklace-fetches-48m-in-geneva-auction
Author : Agence France-Presse in Geneva
Publish date : 2024-11-13 22:01:42
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Mysterious 300 carat diamond necklace fetches $4.8m in Geneva auction
