Marie Antoinette's Infamous Diamond Necklace Sells for Millions at Geneva Auction

A diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette, associated with a scandal that contributed to her downfall, sold for $4.81 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva. The necklace, containing about 500 diamonds, was bought for nearly double its estimated value. The piece is believed to include jewels from the infamous "affair of the diamond necklace" in the 1780s, which tarnished Marie Antoinette's reputation despite her innocence. The necklace has a rich history, having been part of the Anglesey family collection and worn at British royal coronations.