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Kim Kardashian bought an iconic cross necklace previously worn by Princess Diana for $197,000.
The 42-year-old reality star bought the beloved Attallah cross pendant encrusted with diamonds and purple amethysts during an auction held by Sotheby’sIt’s on Wednesday. The UK-based company confirmed the sale to DailyMail.com.
A source close to the SKIMS founder revealed that Kim is “honored to be able to own a fine piece of jewelry once worn by the late princess” and to add to her growing collection of historical memorabilia worn by “strong, iconic women who have inspired Kim’.
‘Diana was a woman of incredible style, beauty and grace. Kim is honored to be able to own a fine piece of jewelry once worn by the late princess,” the source told DailyMail.com.
Kim Kardashian bought an iconic cross necklace previously worn by Princess Diana for $197,000. Diana is seen wearing it in 1987.
The 42-year-old reality star bought the beloved Attallah cross pendant encrusted with diamonds and purple amethysts during an auction held by Sotheby’s on Wednesday.
The cross pendant was made in 1920 by the Garrard jewelry company. According to Vogue, Diana was a friend of the owner, businessman Naim Attallah, who lent it to her.
“This beautiful cross pendant will add to her growing collection of jewelry, all pieces worn by strong, iconic women who have inspired Kim.”
The Princess of Wales wore the sparkling piece of jewelry during a charity gala in London in October 1987. She paired the luxurious necklace with a long-sleeved burgundy and black velvet gown, which came with a ruffled neckline.
The late Princess of Wales, who often made headlines for her daring fashion choices before tragically passing away in a car accident in 1997, wore the sparkling piece of jewelry during a London charity gala in October 1987.
She paired the luxurious necklace with a long-sleeved burgundy and black velvet gown, which came with a ruffled neckline, and between the eye-catching pendant and elegant dress, the princess dazzled at the event.
The huge cross pendant was made in 1920 by the Garrard jewelry company, and according to Fashion, Diana was a friend of the owner, British businessman Naim Attallah. The tycoon, who died in 2021, lent it to him for the event.
“Few people could pull off this piece, but Diana really could,” Naim’s son, Ramsay Attallah, told the outlet in December.
“When I was a kid, we always had it on the table for Christmas lunch, but no one but Diana wore it and it hasn’t been seen in public since she died.”
The ‘bold and colourful’ piece came with ‘square cut amethysts and round cut diamonds’, with a total diamond weight of approximately 5.25 carats.
It is now in the possession of Kim, who seems to have a knack for buying clothes and jewelry that once belonged to famous figures.
In 2011, he bought a set of Elizabeth Taylor bracelets for $65,000 and in 2017 he paid $379,500 for the Jackie O.
Kim seems to have a knack for buying clothes and jewelry that once belonged to famous figures. In 2017, she paid $379,500 for Jackie O’s watch (seen on Jackie in the 1970s)
In 2011, he also bought a set of Elizabeth Taylor bracelets for $65,000 (seen).
And while she couldn’t officially add it to her collection, the mother-of-four also wore Marilyn Monroe’s famous Happy Birthday Mr. President dress to the Met Gala last year.
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But Kim’s decision to wear the dress sparked a huge backlash from social media users, after she was rumored to have damaged the dress. It is seen with a torn sleeve after she wore it.
And while she couldn’t officially add it to her collection because it belongs in a museum, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum also wore Marilyn Monroe’s famous Happy Birthday Mr. President dress to the Met Gala last year.
Diana’s ‘bold and colourful’ necklace comes with ‘square cut amethysts and round cut diamonds’, with a total diamond weight of approximately 5.25 carats.
But Kim’s decision to wear the dress to the ball hosted by Anna Wintour sparked a huge backlash from social media users, after she was rumored to have damaged the dress.
And now, your recent purchase has resulted in more raging fire from online users.
“He has a weird obsession with things from the dead,” wrote one Twitter user.
“She already ruined Marilyn’s dress and now she has Diana’s necklace… You will never be iconic Kim Kardashian,” another said.
‘Princess Diana looking down from heaven, seeing that Kim Kardashian has bought her vintage jewelry,’ another person added, accompanied by a video of someone asking: ‘Who is this woman?’
Another user tweeted: “Kim Kardashian’s damage to fashion history is so disrespectful and disgusting.”
“And the people who keep selling you these items for a profit instead of preserving them for history are no better.”
‘Can you just stop? I literally can’t stand her or her family. They are the epitome of privileged jerks,” read a fifth tweet.
Kim’s recent purchase has sparked furious criticism from online users.
‘Are you going to open a museum of accessories and clothing from dead people that you have desecrated?’ someone else asked.
“Honestly, it’s just a chameleon – it doesn’t stand out on its own, it just conforms to what’s currently popular/in fashion,” another user wrote.
“That’s why he holds on to these iconic memorabilia from stars past. She has nothing but riches and cheap tricks to her name.
“She may buy iconic items but she will never be an icon,” read a different tweet.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Kim’s representative for comment.
“Jewelry owned or worn by the late Princess Diana rarely comes to market, especially a piece like the Attallah Cross, which is so colourful, bold and distinctive,” Kristian Spofforth, Sotheby’s director of jewelery, said in a statement.
before the sale.
“To some extent, this unusual pendant is symbolic of the Princess’ growing self-confidence in her clothing and jewelry choices, at that particular time in her life.
“We are confident that this unique piece of Garrard jewelry from the 1920s, with such exceptional provenance and only ever worn by the Princess herself, will attract the attention of a wide variety of bidders, including collectors of royal and noble jewelry. as well as fans. of the Princess eager to share part of her story.’