The historic piece, which was owned by the highest ranking of aristocracy and worn during at least two royal coronations, is part of auction chain Sotheby's 'Royal and Noble' sale in Geneva this November.
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00:00I think what strikes me most about this jewel is that compared to others 18th century and
00:2519th century jewels we have sold, this is a completely timeless design. It was famously
00:32worn in the 1930s by the 6th Marchioness of Anglesey, whose husband used to own it, in
00:38a photograph immortalized by Cecil Beaton.