Queen Marie Antoinette's Pearls Going Up For Auction

[86Corvettegirl]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this or if it's already been posted somewhere else, so please forgive. These pearls haven't been seen for 2oo yrs from what I have read. I would love to attend the auction just to see them IRL!
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fas...ing-to-marie-antoinette-going-up-on-the-block

 

[lary007]

Thanks for sharing that! I would LOVE to see that collection in person!

 

[SunSeeker]

How extraordinary! Thanks for sharing!

 

[pattye]

Agree, this splendid collection would be something to see! Thank you for the info & link!

 

[KaySD]

Wow, what a collection! That pendant is amazing.

 

[BWeaves]

The pearl drops are great, but that SAPPHIRE!!! Holy cow, that's gorgeous.

 

[KMFDallas]

I would love to. The La Peregrina pearl came from one of my ancestors: King Philip II of Spain 1527–1598 to give to Queen Mary I Tudor on their marriage Marriage 25 Jul 1554 • Winchester, Hampshire, England




La Peregrina is one of the most famous pearls in the world. Its history spans almost 500 years, and it has passed from the African slave who found it at Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama, to European kings and queens. More recently, the pearl belonged to Elizabeth Taylor and ultimately sold at auction. It was given to her by Richard Burton.

 

[2thdktr]

Wow- thanks for sharing. Love the pearl pendant, but boy, that orangy diamond ring would look very delicious on my finger....

 

[CathyKeshi]

Quite remarkable history and jewels! As much as I love the pearls, if I had an extra winning lottery ticket around, those diamond gerandole chandelier style earrings would be mine

 

[Marianne]

Ah, I love history

 

[Katbran]

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see them !! Quite amazing !

 

[Ama]

Well I hope they will somehow end up at a museum! Would be shame if not....

An article on forbes says that

For those interested, there will be public exhibitions for viewing of the jewels beginning June 21, in Milan, and then on September 18 in Munich, and September 21 in Cologne.

I will be staying in Cologne this summer & fall so I hope I will be able to visit them on my birthday!

 

[86Corvettegirl]

Well I hope they will somehow end up at a museum! Would be shame if not....

{url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanaas/2018/06/15/marie-antoinettes-never-before-seen-jewels-and-other-royal-gems-up-for-auction-by-sothebys/#27b7903e3882]An article on forbes[/url] says that


I will be staying in Cologne this summer & fall so I hope I will be able to visit them on my birthday!

That would be awesome!! I would love to see the collection in real life!!

 

[pattye]

Well I hope they will somehow end up at a museum! Would be shame if not....

{url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanaas/2018/06/15/marie-antoinettes-never-before-seen-jewels-and-other-royal-gems-up-for-auction-by-sothebys/#27b7903e3882]An article on forbes[/url] says that


I will be staying in Cologne this summer & fall so I hope I will be able to visit them on my birthday!

Ama, what a perfectly wonderful birthday gift! And if you are allowed to take photos, I know some peeps that would be thrilled to see them!

 

[Parrot Lady]

If you love admiring beautiful jewels, this is a documentary on the Al Thani Collection "From the Great Mughals to the Maharajas". I saw the exhibition in Paris last year and can't even begin to describe the jewels, which make Marie Antoinette's look cheap. Many pearl creations, but it was the closest I'll ever be to a 57 carat diamond!

http://www.thealthanicollection.com/exhibitions-and-publications/the-doges-palace/

 

[86Corvettegirl]

Wow, Parrot Lady! That's some serious bling along with some serious pearls!!

 

[Ama]

Ama, what a perfectly wonderful birthday gift! And if you are allowed to take photos, I know some peeps that would be thrilled to see them!

If I am allowed to take them I will definately try, not sure if I will do them any justice with my absolutely non-existent photographic skills...

If you love admiring beautiful jewels, this is a documentary on the Al Thani Collection "From the Great Mughals to the Maharajas". I saw the exhibition in Paris last year and can't even begin to describe the jewels, which make Marie Antoinette's look cheap. Many pearl creations, but it was the closest I'll ever be to a 57 carat diamond!

http://www.thealthanicollection.com/exhibitions-and-publications/the-doges-palace/

How lucky you were to visit this exhibition! I am very interested in different time periods and cultures so I can imagine what a treat this must have been. Also noticed that there is a virtual exhibition to give us a taste of the real thing. I hope I can make a trip to Italy in the near feature and visit this, but I want a better understand of the jewelry on show first and read up as much as I can before that.

 

[Parrot Lady]

Ama, I was fortunate to be in Paris during the exhibition. Such incredible artistry and such an abundance of gems and pearls. It was truly breathtaking. I hope you can get to Italy to see it.

 

[mariocres]

those pieces of art are a magnificent collection. I would love to see them in person