French jeweller Pierre Cartier traded a $1 million pearl necklace and just $100 to buy a Fifth Avenue mansion in 1917 that became one of New York’s most famous luxury landmarks
- The historic deal was completed in 1917and transferred ownership of the grand Renaissance-style residence at 653 Fifth Avenue from wealthy railroad and steamship heir Morton F.
- Plant to the French luxury jewellery house.
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- The historic deal was completed in 1917and transferred ownership of the grand Renaissance-style residence at 653 Fifth Avenue from wealthy railroad and steamship heir Morton F.
- Plant to the French luxury jewellery house.
Sources: Times of India