Christie's To Auction Christina Onassis Jewels
Christie's International will be auctioning a collection of 45 pieces of jewellery belonging to the late Christina Onassis, as part of a vintage jewels auction on the 11th June.
Highlights of the collection include a stunning pear-shaped 38-carat Harry Winston diamond, which was worn as a diamond pendant necklace by the only daughter of the famous shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis. The necklace is expected to fetch between 1.8 and 2.2 million pounds.
A Faberge semi-precious stone buddha, dating back to the nineteenth century, will also be up for auction. Christie's estimates that this will fetch between 250,000 and 350,000 pounds, although experts believe it could fetch more than this. The buddha was kept on the yacht owned by Aristotle Onassis, which he named after his daughter. The buddha's hands and head move on springs and pivots, which would have been set in motion by the movement on the sea.
The collection also includes a ruby and diamond necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels, and a sapphire and diamond necklace expected to fetch around 120,000 pounds. The whole collection is expected to fetch up to 3 million pounds, and includes rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches and oddities.
Christina Onassis was dubbed the "poor little rich girl" during her lifetime, as she struggled to find happiness despite her family wealth. She was married and divorced four times, and had a much-loved daughter, Athina, but she continually struggled with issues of self esteem and depression. She died in 1987, aged just 37 years, leaving her two-year old daughter as the heiress to the huge family fortune.
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