The British Crown's Most Breathtaking Jewels

3. The Necklace of Marie Antoinette 28

Donn by: Marie Antoinette Since 1700s, the owner Value Estimate: $200,000–$300,000 Even after her premature death in 1793, Marie Antoinette remains a fascinating historical figure more than two centuries later. The spouse of Louis XVI, the queen of France, was widely recognized for her appreciation of opulent objects, such as jewelry. We don't really know what happened to much of it, though.

Everett Collection's Marie Antoinette Necklace / Shutterstock There are now very few items left, such as this necklace made of pearl and diamonds that was put up for sale at Sotheby's back in 2018. This piece, which has an amazing 331 real pearls and a diamond clasp, perfectly captures Marie Antoinette's way of life before the French Revolution.