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Originally Published 1 month ago — by CNN
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg sold for a record $30.2 million at Christie's auction in London, setting a new high for the most expensive Fabergé work ever sold, due to its rarity, artistic brilliance, and historical significance as one of only seven remaining in private hands.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by EL PAÍS English
Sotheby’s upcoming Geneva auction features a historically significant diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon, lost at Waterloo and now valued between $150,000 and $250,000, along with other rare royal and noble jewelry pieces, including items from the Ottoman dynasty and European aristocracy, highlighting their historical and monetary value.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by VINnews
A diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon, lost during his retreat from Waterloo, sold for over $4.4 million at Sotheby's in Geneva, vastly exceeding estimates, with the buyer being a private collector. The sale highlights renewed interest in Napoleonic jewels, especially following recent museum heists.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
A detailed examination confirms the 'Florentine Diamond' as a genuine, historical 137.17-carat diamond, with its setting, weight, cut pattern, and authenticity verified through modern testing methods, supporting its identification as the legendary gemstone.