Marlene Dietrich was a Hollywood glamour queen, and now you can own a piece of her iconic style with this diamond bracelet hitting the auction block. 💎
, will include 30 rare treasures. The star lot is the iconic “Jarretière” ruby and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. Hollywood starlet Marlene Dietrich bought the bracelet in 1937 and later wore it in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1950 murder mystery. The German-American actress was also seen wearing the bracelet at the 1951 Academy Awards. Eisenhower later acquired the piece from Dietrich’s estate in 1992. Experts estimate the bracelet will sell for between $2.5 million and $4.5 million.
The runner-up to Dietrich’s cuff is a D color, internally flawless diamond ring of 20.54 carats that is expected to sell for between $1.2 million and $1.8 million. Another highlight is the Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond “Waterfall” necklace that Eisenhower herself was photographed in at high society events. The statement piece could hammer down for between $300,000 and $500,000.
“From exquisite designs by Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels to important gemstones, this auction presents a unique opportunity for collectors to obtain a jewel that was thoughtfully acquired over a 40-year period by a true tastemaker,” adds Daphne Lingon, head of jewelry at Christie’s Americas.
Prior to the sale, Eisenhower’s collection will be showcased across the globe. The tour will start in Los Angeles on March 23 and finish in New York on June 6. Stops will be made in Shanghai, Paris, Taipei, Geneva, and Hong Kong. Additional pieces fromRelated Stories
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