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the  ROYAL JEWELS of MARIE ANTOINETTE At a recent  Sotheby's auction in Geneva some very historical pieces of jewelry were auctioned that once belonged to the French royal Marie Antionette.  A most beautiful  diamond pearl pendant , diamond ring with the initials MA and other royal pieces To my surprise  I read she  was a  Austrian princess that married the French prince Louis at a young age. She was born in Vienna at the royal winter palace Hofburg. The rest of history we know, the French revolution brought the end to royals in France.  But before that the jewels were smuggled out of France and sent back to Austria.  A very interesting journey and story  that shows the happenings of the  city  back then.  HOFBURG PALACE  & SQUARE THE ROYAL JEWELS OF MARIE ANTOINETTE

DIAMONDS & MORE The season of weddings and the Royal wedding  will no doubt be watched by millions. It is reported she will be showered with diamonds as gifts.  Yes and what girl does not love diamonds. Recently a 6karat Blue Diamond sold at auction in Geneva for $6.7 million . The Farnese Blue diamond looks truly heavenly , though it does look like a sapphire.  This gem apparently was once worn by Marie Antionette as part of a tiara  and then made its journey from Spain, France, Italy and Austria. So diamonds be they blue , yellow , pink or the classic sparkler are something I am  sure most girls would wear. So enjoy the sparkle, pomp and weekend  everyone!