Bella Magazine September 2013 | Page 10

jewelry fashion icons legendary Luxurious pieces that will shine forever Cartier Panther Bracelet The striking onyx and diamond panther bracelet given to Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor by Edward VIII was made in Paris in 1952. It was sold in auction for 12.4 million USD in 2010 and it was rumored Madonna may have purchased the piece. Engagement Ring of Diana, Princess of Wales There was a global love affair with this piece, when it was given to Princess Diana in 1981. Despite this, the origin of the Ceylon blue sapphire has remained a closely guarded secret. The ring is now worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, and is estimated to be worth 600,000 USD. Chanel Costume Pearls The famous triple strand pearl necklace worn by Jacqueline Kennedy was given to her as a present by her husband John F Kennedy on their first Christmas together in 1961. Coco Chanel only made costume jewellery; despite this, Jackie’s pearls were sold to the Franklin Mint in 1996 for 211,500 USD. 9