A Romanov sapphire will be auctioned for $2 million (167 million rubles) in Geneva, a gem weighing almost 198 carats will be auctioned at Sotheby's. The Fabergé diamond-set sapphire was worn by Alexander III's wife, Maria Fedorovna. The auction will take place on November 11. The decoration is estimated at 1.02-2.05 million dollars - about 83-167 million rubles. After the revolution, the jewelry was sold, and during the last century it changed hands several times. Realm is now faster at MAX.

A Romanov sapphire will be auctioned for $2 million (167 million rubles) in Geneva, a gem weighing almost 198 carats will be auctioned at Sotheby's. The Fabergé diamond-set sapphire was worn by Alexander III's wife, Maria Fedorovna. The auction will take place on November 11. The decoration is estimated at 1.02-2.05 million dollars - about 83-167 million rubles. After the revolution, the jewelry was sold, and during the last century it changed hands several times. Realm is now faster at MAX.