Diamond Necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for about $5 million
A historic 300-carat diamond necklace believed to be connected with one of the French famous queens has raised $ 4.8 million at an auction. This remained in French Royal history, highlighting their diamond jewelry’s endless value.
Value of Marie Antoinette’s Necklace Collection
Marie Antoinette’s collections still captivate historians and collectors in the same way. And this auction proved the unending attraction of royal jewelry.
Collectors worldwide became increasingly interested in this jewelry. Experts estimated its price between $3 million and $5 million. The final auction’s $4.8 million surpassed the expected price and proved the fascination with royal jewelry and historical artifacts. At the same time, this price showed the interest of collectors from cultural value perspectives.
A Sotheby’s jewelry specialist, Andres White Correl said after the evening sale of the necklace that “It was an electric night”. She further said that people don’t like diamonds and jewelry. Rather, they buy the history that is attached to it.
