What happened to Duchess of Windsor jewels?

After the death of the Duchess, her jewels were sold at auction by Sotheby’s. The sale took place in April 1987 in Geneva, Switzerland bringing in $50.3 million dollars for the Pasteur Institute which is a hospital and research center located in Paris, France.

What happened to Suzanne Blum?

Suzanne Blumel (Suzanne Blum), lawyer: born Niort, France 24 November 1898; married 1934 Paul Weill (died 1965), Georges Spillmann (died 1980); died Paris 23 January 1994. FOR AS long as history is written, the story will be told of the King who gave up his throne for the woman he loved.

Who lives at Fort Belvedere now?

Since the early 1980s, the lease on Fort Belvedere has been held by the Canadian billionaire retail magnate Galen Weston and his wife, Hilary. The Westons have carried out extensive works on the fort, constructing a polo stud and doubling the size of the lake in the grounds.

Who owns the most jewels in the world?

In the rarefied world of high jewelry collectors and academics Arikawa is well known but to the larger jewelry and art loving public in the western world he is undiscovered. His accomplishment is amassing a collection of about 800 historic jewels over a period of more than 30 years.

Who owns Fort Belvedere today?

It is a former royal residence – from 1750 to 1976 – and is most famous for being the home of King Edward VIII. Fort Belvedere is still owned by the Crown, and is now occupied by private tenants.

What happened to Wallis Simpson after the king’s death?

Following Edward’s death in 1972, Wallis spent much of her final years in seclusion, before passing away on April 24, 1986, in Paris. Known to her friends for her wit and style, she is mainly remembered for her role in shaking up the rigid hierarchy of the British monarchy.

What happened to Wallis Simpson’s Jewellery when she died?

The Cartier Jewelry from the Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII collection were again sold by Sotheby’s at auction in November 2010. Among the pieces in the Duchess of Windsor collection that were auctioned, was the Cartier Diamond Bracelet. The Duchess wore the Bracelet on her wedding day.

How did the Duchess of Windsor stay so thin?

Consider it the proto Dukan diet. The British establishment never forgave Wallis Simpson, who became the Duchess of Windsor, for luring the sovereign, Edward VIII, from his throne in 1936. They gossiped that she replaced her meals with scotch and soda to stay thin enough to fit into her wicked Paris fashions.

When did the Duchess of Windsor collection go to auction?

The Cartier Jewelry from the Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII collection were again sold by Sotheby’s at auction in November 2010. Among the pieces in the Duchess of Windsor collection that were auctioned, was the Cartier Diamond Bracelet.

What kind of jewellery did the Duke and Duchess of Windsor wear?

The Sapphire Pantheré by Cartier, 1949. Both the Duke and Duchess of Windsor enjoyed designing jewellery and many of the pieces created for Wallis over the decades were based on original sketches produced by the Duke from the Duchess’ ideas.

Who was obsessed with the Duchess of Windsor?

Edward VIII showered the love of his life, throughout their marriage with the finest Jewels. Indeed, so obsessed was King Edward VIII of Wallis, he insisted the Duchess of Windsor’s collection of jewels be dismantled after her death.

When did the Duchess of Windsor get the Panther bracelet?

Twenty-three years later the Panther Bracelet was sold at auction for $7.4 million in 2010. Another big cat, (bedsides the King;-) The Duchess of Windsor acquired was the Diamond and Sapphire Panther Brooch made by Cartier in 1949.