Experts say the quality and age of the diamonds match those from the infamous necklace said to have paved the way for ...
A mysterious necklace, laden with 500 diamonds and with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of ...
How the Affair of the Diamond Necklace changed history—and why 18th-century jewelry remains an eternal holy grail.
One of Lossow's best-known portraits, Marie Antoinette (oil on canvas), fetched $14,173 at auction. The painting showcases the artist’s mastery of light and shadow, capturing the subject's delicacy ...
The star of the auction was Marie Antoinette's Pearl, a natural pearl and diamond pendant A pearl and diamond pendant that belonged to ill-fated French Queen Marie Antoinette has been sold for $ ...
Marie Antoinette, the final Queen of France and Navarre before the French Revolution, is renowned for numerous portraits that depict her life.
It includes 1,100 tiny portraits of Marie Antoinette, all situated to form the silhouette of a mountain peak. It's just one example of the 1,700-plus pieces of art found throughout the property ...
An antique diamond necklace worn at two British coronations, which experts believe is linked to an historic scandal involving Marie Antoinette, is set to be auctioned for an estimated £2.1 ...