The Duchess of Windsor Collection - For the Love of Wallis
The Duchess of Windsor Collection reached the highest world record for a single-owner Jewelry sale ever conducted. This royal assemblage on the List of Famous Collections was originally sold in 1987, by Sotheby's in Geneva for the record price of $53.5 million.
The Duchess of Windsor’s Jewels - The Enchanted Manor
Jun 19, 2016 · The iconic Cartier diamond and onyx panther bracelet was custom-made for the Duchess of Windsor. In 1952 the Duchess collaborated with the Cartier jeweler Jeanne Toussaint to create the unique design that allows the bracelet to gently wrap around the …
The Duchess of Windsor - Her jewels - History of Royal Women
Apr 2, 2021 · The Duchess of Windsor had an impressive jewellery collection that the Duke of Windsor gifted her throughout their marriage. The collection was so extensive that it was given the nickname “the alternative Crown Jewels.”
Jewels Formerly the Property of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor
Discover the highlights from the Fine Jewels sale on 12 December in London, formerly the property of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
Wallis Simpson's Jewelry Collection Went on Sale in 1987 - People…
Apr 3, 2020 · The vast collection, which included over 200 pieces of stunning jewelry, were gifts the Duke of Windsor had lavished on Simpson over the course of their lives together.
Exploring Wallis Simpson's Iconic Jewelry Collection
Among the numerous iconic jewels in the Duchess of Windsor's collection, the Cartier Flamingo Brooch undoubtedly ranks among the top. Commissioned by the Duke of Windsor from Cartier-Paris in 1940, amidst the backdrop of World War II, the …
The Jewels of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor - GemSelect
During their married life, the Duke of Windsor gave his beloved wife numerous beautiful jewels, including a Cartier tiger brooch and bracelet, and a Cartier blue sapphire bracelet. One of the most colorful jewels worn by the Duchess of Windsor was a charm bracelet with nine colored gemstone crosses.
A King’s Ransom in Jewels -The Jewels of The Duchess of Windsor
The proceeds of the sale of the Duchess of Windsor’s jewels by Sotheby’s in 1987, went to the Institut Pasteur, a research centre and hospital in Paris. The Duke and Duchess made this decision to show their appreciation to the people of France. They …
Beyond Priceless: Wallis Simpson’s Jewellery Collection
The Wallis Simpson Jewellery Collection consisted of 214 pieces and sold for the record price of $53.5 million. The Duchess of Windsor’s jewels were unique, not only because of the record prices they fetched but also since these pieces immortalise …
Duchess of Windsor’s Jewels - Solitaire Magazine
Few love stories have captured hearts and imaginations like that of British King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson. Edward and Wallis, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, became one of the most romantic couples of the century when Edward renounced the English throne in 1936 to marry Wallis, the love of his life.