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Mysterious diamond necklace — possibly linked to Marie Antoinette's demise — sells for $4.8 million

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18th century jewel containing around 300 carats of diamonds sells for $4.8 million at Sotheby's sale in Geneva .

Some of the diamonds in the piece are believed to stem from the jewel at the center of the "Diamond Necklace Affair" The necklace, composed of three rows of diamonds finished with a diamond tassel at each end, is believed to have been worn to two coronations.

The auction house said the necklace had emerged "miraculously intact" from a private Asian collection to make its first public appearance in 50 years .

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