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Djokovic heads to French Open on back of Geneva loss

BBC Sport Friday, 24 May 2024
Novak Djokovic's final preparation for the French Open ends after defeat in the Geneva Open semi-finals to Czech world number 44 Tomas Machac.
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Rare 300-carat diamond necklace with links to Marie Antoinette fetches €4.5m in Geneva auction [Video]

Rare 300-carat diamond necklace with links to Marie Antoinette fetches €4.5m in Geneva auction

Composed of approximately 300 carats of old mine-cut diamonds, the historic piece was once worn during royal coronations and is rumoured to hold ties to the scandal that tainted Marie Antoinette’s reputation.

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A rare 18th century 300-carat diamond with links to Marie Antoinette is going up for auction [Video]

A rare 18th century 300-carat diamond with links to Marie Antoinette is going up for auction

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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