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Queen Nazli's diamond necklace stolen from Vienna museum

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A diamond necklace belonging to Queen Nazli of Egypt was stolen from the Museum of Applied Arts (Mak) in Vienna.
  • The iconic piece, made by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1939, is valued at approximately 3.7 million euros.
  • The theft occurred shortly after another significant heist at the Archaeological Museum of Villena in Spain, where a collection of Bronze Age goldsmithing was stolen.

A valuable diamond necklace once owned by Queen Nazli of Egypt has been stolen from Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (Mak).

The iconic piece, crafted by the historic Parisian maison Van Cleef & Arpels in 1939, is estimated to be worth around 3.7 million euros. It features 673 round and baguette-cut diamonds totaling over 200 carats.

Two thieves, posing as unsuspecting visitors, reportedly smashed a display case with a hammer to take the necklace. This theft follows another major art heist just hours earlier in Villena, Spain, where thieves stole a significant collection of Bronze Age goldsmithing from the Archaeological Museum.

The necklace was part of a temporary exhibition showcasing 500 pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, marking the brand's 120th anniversary. The jewel had previously sold for $4.3 million in New York a decade ago.

Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred without triggering alarms or breaking external windows, suggesting a sophisticated operation by the perpetrators.

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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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