Sotheby's to Auction Mysterious 18th-Century Diamond Necklace

Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 15:09

Sotheby's brings to auction a mysterious 18th-century diamond necklace, potentially fetching over $2 million, linked to Marie Antoinette's demise. This exceptional piece features around 500 diamonds and will have its first public showing in 50 years.
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Sotheby's to Auction Mysterious 18th-Century Diamond Necklace

Stunning Auction at Sotheby's

A mysterious 18th-century necklace made from around 500 diamonds, believed to include gems that played a role in the demise of French Queen Marie Antoinette, will be featured in an upcoming auction. Sotheby's, a premier auction house, announced that this remarkable piece from a private Asian collection will go under the hammer in Geneva on November 11. Online bidding will commence on October 25.

Details on the Jewel

The necklace is crafted with elegance, boasting three rows of shimmering diamonds adorned with a tassel at either end. After gracing private collections for decades, it returns to the public eye, marking its first showcase in half a century, and it is anticipated to achieve a selling price between $1.8 million and $2.8 million.


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