The Forbidden Pink Diamond of Marie Antoinette: A Royal Secret About to Be Unveiled at Auction
This new owner commissioned JAR to design a ring with the diamond as the centerpiece. It is surrounded by other diamonds in the shape of a fleur-de-lis, the symbol of the House of Bourbon. According to Kadakia, the style echoes the imagery of a crown.
Christie’sThe diamond was made into a ring by jeweler Joel Arthur Rosenthal, also known as JAR.
“The stone — likely from the prized Indian region of Golconda — has several shades of soft colors, flashing purple and pink from different angles,” Kadakia said. “And it’s been transformed into a masterpiece by JAR, all while carrying the splendor of royal provenance.”
“This extraordinary, documented, and continuous royal lineage makes the diamond not only a natural wonder but a living testament to European history,” Kadakia continued.
The ring is expected to sell for between $3 million and $5 million when it is put up for auction by Christie’s on June 17, 2025. However, it may bring in more than experts have estimated. Association with Marie Antoinette has proven to be powerful in the past, with two bracelets of the queen’s going for triple their initial estimated value in 2021.
It remains to be seen what the “Marie-Thérèse Pink” will sell for, but its connection to royalty will certainly continue to make it a coveted piece of European history.
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