american tv Reality TV star and model Kim Kardashian has bought a necklace from Princess Diana. He bought this necklace in auction. According to auction house Sotheby’s, this necklace was made by British jeweler Garrard in the year 1920. It was to be sold in London in the year 162,800 in London. Four bidders had bid in the auction, but in the last 5 minutes, Kim Kardashian bought it from Sotheby’s with the highest bid. This necklace was worn by the late Princess Diana. Now it has become of Kim Kardashian.
Kim Kardashian bought it for about $197,453. The cost of this Diamond Studded Sapphire Attallah Cross Necklace is approximately INR 1.6 Crore in Indian Rupees. Christian Spofforth, Head of Jewelery at Sotheby’s London, said: “Jewellery owned or worn by the late Princess Diana is very rare on the market, especially a piece like the Attallah Cross, which is so colourful, bold and special .”
Christian Spofforth said, “This is a bold piece of jewelry by its shape, color and style. Whether it’s for faith or fashion – or really both. We are delighted that this has got an opportunity to go into the hands of a globally renowned name.” Princess Diana also wore the pendant to a charity gala in 1987. The auction house said that the necklace was sold for almost double the estimated price. Let us tell you that Kim Kardashian is fond of buying such historical things. He also bought a dress of Marilyn Monroe at auction and also participated in the Met Gala wearing it. This dress of Marilyn was special because she wore the same dress in the year 1962 on the birthday of US President John F Kennedy.
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