Kim Kardashian embraces her penchant for fashion pieces worn by illustrious predecessors. After slipping into the shoes of Marilyn Monroe with a crystal-adorned dress at the 2022 Met Gala, she caused a sensation this weekend on the red carpet at the LACMA Art + Film gala thanks to a historic jewel: on her neck , the businesswoman wore the so-called Attallah cross, once worn by Lady Diana. She purchased it in January 2023, following the auction. Royal and Noble organized by Sotheby’s, for the tidy sum of 197,453 dollars (the equivalent of approximately 182,450 euros) “more than double its estimate before the auction”, according to Sotheby’s.
Kristian Spofforth, head of jewelry at Sotheby’s London, was delighted with this acquisition in a press release reported by People : “This is a bold piece of jewelry in its size, color and style that [représente une] brilliant demonstration, […] of faith or fashion – or even both. We are delighted that this piece has found new life in the hands of another world-famous name. » Some figures: the cross measures 136 x 95 mm and is composed of 11 square-cut amethysts, enriched with round-cut diamonds, for a total of approximately 5.25 carats.
A necklace for two very distinct styles
It took Kim Kardashian less than two years to find the perfect occasion – and the perfect outfit – to honor the jewel, in a style radically different from Lady Diana. The mother of Princes William and Harry wore this imposing accessory in 1987, during a charity gala in London.
Diana, Princess of Wales, in October 1987, with the amethyst cross worn by Kim Kardashian.Tim Graham/Getty Images
