Precious necklace of Egyptian queen stolen in Vienna museum heist
A valuable diamond-encrusted necklace once owned by Egyptian Queen Nazli Sabri was stolen by two men from the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. The piece, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, was being displayed as part of a temporary exhibition when the theft occurred in front of museum visitors.
Two unidentified men successfully stole a precious necklace that once belonged to Egyptian Queen Nazli Sabri during a daring heist at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna. The suspects entered the exhibition around 2:00 PM, shattered the protective glass display housing the jewelry, and fled the scene immediately while visitors were still present in the building. The stolen piece is an exquisite creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring 673 diamonds and holding significant historical value, having previously been worn by the queen at her daughter's wedding in 1939.
This specific necklace was a centerpiece of an exhibition currently running at the museum, which showcases over three hundred jewelry items created by the French firm throughout its 130-year history. The item is well-known in the luxury market, having sold for approximately 3.7 million euros at a New York auction in 2015. Despite the security breach, the museum has announced that it will remain open to the public, although the specific gallery where the theft occurred is currently closed for investigation.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
