A self-confessed jewelry lover, Hollywood icon Zsa Zsa Gabor once said that she had never met a diamond she didn’t like. Now, Bonhams is giving the actress’ fans a chance to own a diamond necklace worn by their icon.
Next month, Bonhams New York will put up for auction a diamond rivière necklace formerly owned by Zsa Zsa Gabor. The necklace, created by American jeweler Harry Winston in 1964, features 45 graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 66 carats, and is estimated at US$1,200,000-1,500,000. In addition to 40 smaller diamonds, the necklace features five central diamonds weighing 8.07, 6.34, 6.33, 5.35 and 4.88 carats respectively.
Susan Abeles, Head of Jewelry for Bonhams US, said: “Zsa Zsa Gabor’s life was all about ‘more is more fabulous’ and when it came to jewelry, it was always ‘more, more, more’ […] this necklace is the quintessential center of any collection […] it is absolutely breathtaking. As a result, we’re anticipating that there will be a lot of interest in it given the wonderful provenance of its original owner”.
The necklace will be previewed at Bonhams in New York, Geneva, Los Angeles and Bonhams Hong Kong during November and December before going the auction on December 4.
