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Mysterious 300-carat diamond necklace fetches £3.8m in Geneva auction

Worn at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the necklace has possible links to the downfall of Marie Antoinette. A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for $4.8m

Experts say some of the stones in the piece are a match with the original diamonds central to a royal scandal.

Mysterious diamond necklace linked to queen's demise sells for $4.8 million

The necklace containing around 300 carats of diamonds was bought by an unidentified woman who put in her bid over the phone, Sotheby's said.

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette scandal sells for $4.8 million

A 300-carat necklace, whose diamonds have been linked to a scandal involving the last French queen Marie Antoinette, sold Wednesday for nearly $5 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva.

Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

One man sold his entire collection to pay for his upcoming wedding, an auction house says.

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.

World - The New York Times - October 29

MLB has 'grave concerns' for Diamond reorg plan

MLB and the Braves have filed an objection to Diamond Sports Group's reorganization plan Friday, citing a lack of information to corroborate the viability of the company's projections.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Investigating Musk's far-fetched claim about Democrats importing voters

BBC Verify investigates the claim by Elon Musk that Democrats import illegal immigrants to vote.

First artwork painted by humanoid robot to sell at auction fetches $1m

Portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing was created by Ai-Da, one of the most advanced robots in the world. A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing has become the first artwork by a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction

The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.

Padma Lakshmi Wears a Favorite Piece of Jewelry

The Emmy-nominated television host, author and editor rarely takes off this piece of jewelry, a reminder of a significant relationship in her life.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

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