Mumbai. American reality TV star and model Kim Kardashian has bought a necklace of Princess Diana. She has bought this necklace in the auction. According to auction house Sotheby’s, this necklace was made by British jeweler Garrad in the year 1920. It was to be sold in London for $162,800. 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’s Kim Kardashian’s.
Kim Kardashian bought it for approximately $197453. The price of Neelam Attallah Cross Necklace studded with diamonds is approximately Rs 1.6 crore in Indian Rupees. Christian Spofforth, head of jewelery at Sotheby’s London, said: “Jewelry owned or worn by the late Princess Diana is extremely rare to come to market, especially a piece like the Attalah Cross, which is so colourful, bold and special. .”
Christian Spofforth said, “It is a bold piece of jewelery in its shape, color and style. Whether it’s for confidence or fashion – or actually both. We are glad that it has got the opportunity to go into the hands of a globally renowned name.” Princess Diana also wore the pendant to a charity gala in 1987.
Princess Diana attending the gala. (Photo courtesy: Instagram @sothebysjewels)
Kim Kardashian bought the necklace at double the price
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. She also bought a dress of Marilyn Monroe at auction and participated in the Met Gala wearing it. This dress of Marilyn was special because she had worn the same dress in the year 1962 on the birthday of America’s President John F Kennedy.
Princess Diana died in a car accident
Princess Diana died in a car accident in 1997 at the age of 36. Princess Diana has been the most talked about woman of the British royal family.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 19, 2023, 13:35 IST
