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Diamond necklace stolen from museum in Viana during exhibition

CNN Portugal28 August 2026 at 11:17

A diamond necklace was stolen from a museum in Viana do Castelo during an exhibition. The necklace belonged to a queen and is composed of 673 diamonds.

The theft occurred while the piece was on public display at the museum. Authorities have already initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of the theft and try to recover the jewel of significant historical value.

The necklace, with its hundreds of diamonds, represents an important cultural heritage, having belonged to a royal figure. Authorities are working to identify those responsible for the theft.

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