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The Spine-Tingling Allure of Marie Antoinette’s Exquisite Jewels

Geneva | November 2018

Sotheby’s Chairman Daniela Mascetti describes the spine-tingling moment when she wore Queen Marie Antoinette’s jewels for the first time and explains how a favourite part of her job is discovering the history jewels want to tell us. The exquisite jewels of one of history’s most famous figures form the highlight of our upcoming sale Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family (14 November | Geneva). Click here to watch more videos.

Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family

14 November 2018 | 7:00 PM CET | Geneva

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