$6,710
BELLE EPOQUE "MARIE ANTOINETTE" NECKLACE Platinum, oriental pearl and rose-cut diamond festoon suspends woven ribbons of pearls to fringed diamond bows. Designed after the 18th C. rivière by Boehmer et Bassenge. Restrung. 40 gs., drops 6", encompasses 14" Note: Known as the "Queen"s necklace", the original was an excessive diamond ornament. The public"s reaction to its expense contributed to the French Revolution"
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2010-12-05