Marie-Antoinette's diamonds

 An article by John Jeffay in the diamond jewellery trade paper IDEX, describes pieces belonging to Marie-Antoinette on display in the upcoming V&A exhibition (14.07.2025). 

The jewels include:

1. The natural pearl and diamond pendant from the Bourbon-Parma collection, sold for $36m in 2018.

2. A double-ribbon bow brooch, also from the Bourbon-Parma collection. 

3. The Sutherland  diamond necklace - 20 large bold brilliant-cut diamonds, linked to the Affair of the Diamond necklace.  Acquired by the V&A in 2022, in lieu of inheritance tax. 
The Sutherland Diamonds • V&A Blog (vam.ac.uk)

4. A replica of the original "diamond necklace"

Marie Antoinette's Diamonds on Display (idexonline.com)

The Sutherland diamonds