Jewels to be auctioned

Jewels to be auctioned - Jewels once belonging to ill-fated French Queen Marie Antoinette are being auctioned in what is being called one of the most important royal jewellery auctions in history. They have not been seen in public for 200 years and include a pearl and diamond pendant, earrings and necklace. The auction will take place in the Swiss city of Geneva on Thursday.

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