I agree with you. I think if it did indeed sell for a high price, royal provenance had something to do with the price but I also think the size of some of those diamonds was a factor also. Some of those stones are huge
--Previous Message-- : In the April Magnificent Jewels auction in New : York - the catalogue is coming my way, will : post relevant information when I have it. It : seems this jewel has become a proper : investment piece; by reselling it now the : current owner probably wants to cash in on : the ever rising prices of haute joaillerie. : : As far as price goes: tiaras by Faberge are : EXTREMELY rare. One also has to take in : account the royal provenance of the jewel, : the size of the diamonds and the provenance : of the diamonds: a gift of the Russian Czar : to Empress Josephine. :