GENEVA -Sotheby’s says it’s auctioning a set of natural pearls that once belonged to the famed -or infamous -French queen Marie Antoinette, and have not been seen in public for two centuries.<\/p>\n
The sale of \u201cRoyal Jewels from the Bourbon-Parma family\u201dis set to take place in Geneva on Nov. 12.<\/p>\n
Sotheby’s says Marie Antoinette, who was guillotined during the French Revolution, was often portrayed wearing pearls, which the auction house says were as prized as diamonds in the late 18th century.<\/p>\n
Announcing the sale Wednesday, the auction house said the pearls have not been seen in public in 200 years.\u201d The collection includes one piece with a diamond pendant and natural pearl that is estimated to fetch up to $2 million.<\/p>\n
Sotheby’s international specialist Daniela Mascetti said each jewel is \u201cabsolutely imbued with history.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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