Marie Antoinette's jewelry goes on auction block

Jewelry worn by French Queen Marie Antoinette, including the pearl and diamond pendant shown here, is displayed at Sotheby's auction house, Oct. 12, 2018, in New York City. The collection of aristocratic jewels, belonging to the Bourbon-Parma family, is set to hit the auction block on Nov. 15.

Jewelry worn by French Queen Marie Antoinette is displayed at Sotheby's auction house, Oct. 12, 2018, in New York City.

Jewelry worn by French Queen Marie Antoinette is displayed at Sotheby's auction house, Oct. 12, 2018, in New York City.

A photograph of French Queen Marie Antoinette is displayed among her jewelry at at Sotheby's auction house, Oct. 12, 2018, in New York City.

A diamond tiara is displayed at Sotheby's auction house, Oct. 12, 2018, in New York City.