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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Elodie LE MAOU

Mysterious Diamond-laden Necklace Fetches $4.8 Mn In Geneva Auction

The mysterious necklace contained around 300 carats of diamonds (Credit: AFP)

A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva Wednesday.

The 18th century jewel containing around 300 carats of diamonds had been estimated to sell at the Sotheby's Royal and Noble Jewels sale for $1.8-2.8 million.

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