Hi Beth,

I am actually not that surprised. Whilst 6 million pounds is a huge sum given that she is such an "iconic" figure and I am not surprised.

I suspect that a lot of the hot prices in the market are driven by investors as well as very wealthy private individuals wanting to get a nice dinner party bauble.

When one thinks of some of the prices from other royal jewels whilst very expensive not enough to make me fall of my seat.

I hope a benefactor gives it to the Louvre.

Mike