Kim Kardashian acquired the exclusive Attallah Cross, a design with diamonds and amethysts that Lady Di wore at a 1987 charity gala
In the last few hours, Kim Kardashian added a new piece to her extensive jewelry collection. The influencer bought the Attallah Cross, a famous amethyst and diamond pendant worn multiple times by Princess Diana, during Sotheby’s annual Royal & Noble auction.
The businesswoman made an offer of just over $197,453 dollars (an amount that doubled the previous estimated value) and finally settled on this one-of-a-kind model, which stands out for its square-cut amethysts, its circular-cut diamonds and its 5.25 carat weight.
“Rarely does jewelery that the late Princess Diana owned or wore come to market, especially a piece like the Attallah Cross that is so colourful, bold and distinctive,” Kristian Spofforth, Sotheby’s London jewelery director, said ahead of the sale. .
After assuring that this pendant symbolizes the growing confidence of the princess in herself, in her clothing and jewelry choices, the jeweler added: “This is a bold piece of jewelry due to its size, color and style that cannot fail to make a statement.” vibrant statement, either of faith or fashion, or indeed both.” And after talking about its qualities and its symbolic value, the businessman agreed with the fact that Kim Kardashian is the new owner of this necklace.
“We are delighted that this piece has found a new lease of life in the hands of another world famous name,” she noted.