The Spine-Tingling Allure of Marie Antoinette’s Exquisite Jewels

Sotheby’s Chairman Daniela Mascetti describes the spine-tingling moment when she wore Queen Marie Antoinette’s jewels for the first time and explains how a favourite part of her job is discovering the history jewels want to tell us. The exquisite jewels of one of history’s most famous figures form the highlight of our upcoming sale Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family (14 November | Geneva). Click here to watch more videos. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/sothebys/?sub... SEE MORE: https://www.sothebys.com/ MORE FROM SOTHEBY'S Instagram:   / sothebys   Facebook:   / sothebys   Twitter:   / sothebys  

The Necklace That Ruined Marie Antoinette? | Unboxing the Scandalous Sutherland Diamonds
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The Necklace That Ruined Marie Antoinette? | Unboxing the Scandalous Sutherland Diamonds

Jewels from the Collection of Gina Lollobrigida
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Jewels from the Collection of Gina Lollobrigida

A Conservation Story: A Commode Made for Marie-Antoinette by Jean-Henri Riesener
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A Conservation Story: A Commode Made for Marie-Antoinette by Jean-Henri Riesener

What did Marie Antoinette REALLY look like? Facial Reconstructions from her Death Mask & Portraits
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What did Marie Antoinette REALLY look like? Facial Reconstructions from her Death Mask & Portraits

Britain’s Most Privileged Duchess — and the Jewels She Had to Hide
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Britain’s Most Privileged Duchess — and the Jewels She Had to Hide

Frank’s Files: Star Auctioneer Phyllis Kao Picks Her Dream Jewels | Sotheby’s
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Frank’s Files: Star Auctioneer Phyllis Kao Picks Her Dream Jewels | Sotheby’s

France's Most Iconic Jewels: From Louis XV to Marie Antoinette
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France's Most Iconic Jewels: From Louis XV to Marie Antoinette

Unboxing some seriously sparkly Cartier jewels
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Unboxing some seriously sparkly Cartier jewels

Marie Antoinette's Most Stunning Jewellery
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Marie Antoinette's Most Stunning Jewellery

The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor | Christie's
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The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor | Christie's

Facial Reconstructions of Marie Antoinette from her Death Mask & History Documentary | Royalty Now
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Facial Reconstructions of Marie Antoinette from her Death Mask & History Documentary | Royalty Now

Maria Feodorovna | The Empress of Russia | Selected Jewels
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Maria Feodorovna | The Empress of Russia | Selected Jewels

The Most Valuable Royal Jewelry Pieces Ever Sold at Sotheby's — And The Stories Behind Them
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The Most Valuable Royal Jewelry Pieces Ever Sold at Sotheby's — And The Stories Behind Them

Too Big for a Queen: The Royal Necklaces You Wouldn’t Dare to Wear
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Too Big for a Queen: The Royal Necklaces You Wouldn’t Dare to Wear

Cartier’s Lost Masterpieces: Royal Jewels, Scandals & Surprising Comebacks
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Cartier’s Lost Masterpieces: Royal Jewels, Scandals & Surprising Comebacks

Pearls of Power & Peril: From Marie Antoinette's Escape to Elizabeth Taylor's Scandalous Gem
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Pearls of Power & Peril: From Marie Antoinette's Escape to Elizabeth Taylor's Scandalous Gem

Sotheby's London: Expert opinion on magnificent jewellery
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Sotheby's London: Expert opinion on magnificent jewellery

Frank’s Files: The Magnificent Jewels of Barbara Sinatra, Happy Rockefeller and More
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Frank’s Files: The Magnificent Jewels of Barbara Sinatra, Happy Rockefeller and More

The Most Expensive Royal Rings Ever Sold That Shocked The World!
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The Most Expensive Royal Rings Ever Sold That Shocked The World!

'Sisi' was a Terrible Empress. Her Romanticization needs to STOP.
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'Sisi' was a Terrible Empress. Her Romanticization needs to STOP.