Sotheby’s, the company that arranged the auction, later released a statement claiming that a representative for Kardashian beat out three more bidders for the necklace that was created by the jewelry company Garrard in 1920s.
Sotheby’s informed:
The auction company reveals that Kim Kardashian purchased Princess Diana’s necklace for “double its pre-auction estimate”
As Kardashian purchased Princess of Wale’s famous pendant for a whopping $197,453, the auction company, Sotheby’s claimed that the necklace was purchased for “double its pre-auction estimate.” Reportedly, the pendant is made of 5.25 carat circular-cut diamonds. Speaking about the piece, Sotheby’s London Head of Jewelry, Kristian Spofforth, stated:
Spofforth also claimed that the pendant is “symbolic of the princess’s growing self-assurance in her sartorial and jewelry choices,” hence, this is what makes it even more special.
Furthermore, People confirmed that a source close to Kardashian has mentioned that she is honored to have Princess Diana’s royal necklace. The source claimed:
Princess Diana was seen wearing the amethyst pendant on a number of occasions. The most prominent one remains the Birthright’s 1987 London charity gala, where the late royal turned up to support the organization’s humanitarian work for those in pregnancy and childbirth.
However, this is not the first time that Kim Kardashian has shown interest in a piece of the past that has been an iconic fashion collectible. The reality star was seen in Marilyn Monroe’s iconic nude embellished dress at the Met Gala 2022.
Reportedly, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star lost 16 lbs to fit into the gown, which was loaned to her from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum.
The iconic dress was worn by Marilyn Monroe when she performed Happy Birthday to then US President John F Kennedy, back in 1962.
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