The diamond necklace linked to the scandal that ruined Marie Antoinette's reputation sells in a glittering auction in Geneva
The 18th-century jewels were sold as part of a historic auction at Sotheby’s
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Sotheby’s in Geneva was sparkling last week as the historic sale of Royal & Noble jewels took place. Swiss society and the jewellery world was abuzz with excitement as an unidentified buyer over the phone fought over the jaw-dropping 300-carat necklace which is linked to Marie-Antoinette’s downfall in the lead-up to the French Revolution.It was one of many pieces selling at the auction, including almost one hundred pieces from Tsar...
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