Reality TV star Kim Kardashian bought a necklace once owned by Princess Diana for almost $200,000. A delegate for the 42-year-old celebrity paid $197,453 for the large crystal and diamond jewellery piece at a Sotheby’s auction.
The bidding of antique
‘People’ has confirmed that the pendant was worn by the late royal, who died in 1997 at the age of 36 in a car accident. The jewel crucifix was sold in the final five minutes of Sotheby’s annual Royal & Noble auction once Kardashian’s member outcompetes three other bidders to try and grab the element “at extra than two times post estimate,” as reported by the press release.
“We are pleased that this pendant has found some new life in the possession of yet another world renowned name,” said Kristian Spofforth, Head of Jewellery at Sotheby’s.
The History of Attallah Cross Pendant
The Princess of Wales dressed the necklace on a long strand of pearls to a charity gala deriving Birth right, a based non – profit charitable organization that offers assistance and information to women experiencing unwanted pregnancies. Diana, Princess of Wales (July 1, 1961 – August 31, 1997) was a British royal. She was King Charles III’s first wife and the mother of Princes William and Harry.
Diana wore the jewellery with a black and purple coloured baroque-style velvet gown by Catherine Walker, a favourite of the late princess. According to the source, Kim Kardashian is “honoured to have a wonderful piece of jewellery possessed by the late princess,” who decided to wear the pendant to a charitable organization gala in London in 1987.
Describing Amethyst Cross Necklace
“The cross-shaped necklace, believed to be an another personal commission by Garrard for a particular one of their former customers, is a bright and vibrant piece set with square-cut precious stones and ornamented by spherical diamonds,” according to the description of the pendant, which has not appeared in public since well before Royal Diana’s death.
“The cross consists of total diamond weighing of approximately 5.25 carats and 136 x 95mm in measurement. The cross was only ever worn by the princess, and after her tragedy, it has never been seen in audience then until now.”
Kardashian’s collection of historical items
This isn’t the only time Kardashian has purchased a historical asset worn by a celeb. In 2019, Kardashian purchased an outfit worn by Janet Jackson in her 1993 video for the song “What If” for $25,000 at Julien’s Auctions.
Within the same year, the SKIMS mogul disclosed that she and next the Kanye West had acquired a personalized velvet jacket worn by Michael Jackson to Elizabeth Taylor’s 65th birthday celebration in 1997 and also at the screening of his film “Ghosts” for their daughter North.
Kardashian positioned the winning bid of $65,625, despite the fact that Julien’s assumed the piece to obtain between $10,000 and $20,000 prior to the auction.
The reality star hit the headlines in May 2022 when she attended the Met Gala wearing Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” gown.
In 1962, the late actress graced the Jean Louis dress to upstage President John F. Kennedy on his birthday.
Kardashian was eventually alleged to have caused damage to the dress, which she wore briefly on the red carpet prior to actually changing into a smaller version.
