A diamond-studded necklace thought to be linked to a scandal that hastened the downfall of the doomed 18th century queen of ...
How the Affair of the Diamond Necklace changed history—and why 18th-century jewelry remains an eternal holy grail.
Geneva - A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie ...
Marie Antoinette was heavily disliked by many of the French people, who believed that her fondness for expensive fashion was helping to push France closer to financial ruin, giving her the ...
Just how many Met Galas has Marc Jacobs attended? A few of his favorite guests recount fanciful nights at the museum.
Good history opens up sightlines ... it is as fickle as the sentiments of the heart. Marie Antoinette remained a celebrity even as she was imprisoned and stripped of her crown. But she was no longer ...
In the bustling world of auction houses, textiles often emerge as fascinating remnants of history, each piece carrying a unique ... century silk and floral embroidered open dress in the Marie ...
A diamond necklace that has been worn at two British coronations, and is thought to contain stones from the infamous necklace ...