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American heiress Barbara Hutton, known as the “Million Dollar Baby,” consistently expressed her passion for jewelry and her close bond with the Maison. She owned a sizable collection of pieces, including a pair of diamond Disque earrings (1934) and the iconic Spirit of Beauty Fairy brooch (1941).
Mar 3, 2023 · Barbara Hutton, heiress to the Woolworth fortune, was one of the wealthiest women in the world and was known for her extraordinary collection of jewels. Nina Mdivani was the sister-in-law of Barbara, who was given the necklace as a wedding gift when she married Alexis Mdivani in 1933.
Apr 11, 2020 · Barbara Woolworth Hutton turned Russian emeralds into an Indian-style tiara, but what happened to them after her time remains a jewelry mystery.
In this video, we’ll explore the high jewelry collection of American socialite, Barbara Hutton who was often front-page news of major tabloids.
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Apr 15, 2020 · The original inspiration behind the saying, 'poor little rich girl', Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton was one of the most glamorous and wealthiest socialites of the 20th century, with a jewellery collection to match.
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This jadeite bead necklace, with an innovative clasp by Cartier, comprises 27 gigantic jadeite beads of magnificent green colour, excellent translucency, extremely fine texture and majestic proportions, with diameters ranging from 19.20 mm to 15.40 mm.
Her jewellery collection was an unparalleled treasure trove of unique, commissioned masterpieces by the most sought-after jewellers including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Yet, her passion transcended the confines of high-end jewellery; she held a particular fascination for royal and noble jewels.
