Where the jewels stolen from the Louvre museum might end up

This photo provided by Interpol and taken from its website shows the jewels stolen in the Louvre museum on Oct 19 in Paris. Photo: Interpol via AP

Just days after a stunning heist at the Louvre Museumin Paris, speculation is growing around where the lavish, stolen jewels that once adorned France's royals might end up.

A handful of experts warn that the artefacts valued at more than US$100mil (RM423mil) could soon - if not already - be melted or broken into parts. If done successfully, some say those smaller pieces could later go up for sale as part of a new necklace, earrings or other jewellery, without turning too many heads.