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.

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 …

Apr 2, 2021 · The Duchess had many extravagant jewellery items in her royal life – including a diamond, onyx and emerald panther bracelet; a ruby and sapphire flamingo brooch; an 18-carat gold and gem-set bib necklace by Cartier; and a diamond, ruby and emerald heart-shaped brooch made to commemorate her 20th wedding anniversary with the Duke 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.

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.

Jul 19, 2017 · After the Duchess of Windsor’s death, her famous jewels made history at a 1987 Sotheby’s auction in Geneva, fetching over $50 million, a record for a single-owner jewelry collection.

Wallis Simpson, known as the Duchess of Windsor, gained notoriety not only for her controversial romance with King Edward VIII but also for her impeccable taste in fashion and jewelry. Revered for her iconic style and sophisticated glamour, Simpson's jewelry collection continues to …

August 16, 2021—There were so many iconic jewels in the Duchess of Windsor’s collection it is hard to say one is the most iconic of them all. But the Cartier flamingo brooch made in 1940 is certainly in the top five.

Aug 13, 2017 · Our celebration of royal jewels made by Cartier continues this month with one of the most colorful, modern sets that the firm made for the Duchess of Windsor: her amethyst and turquoise suite. Enjoy seeing this beautiful set of jewelry in motion!

Duchess of Windsor’s Jewels 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 ...