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MRS. REGINALD FELLOWES, Singer sewing machine heiress. Daisy Fellowes is wearing the pride and joy of Cartier's Museum Collection, the 'Collier Hindou'. More on Daisy Fellowes to follow.
MRS. REGINALD FELLOWES, Singer sewing machine heiress. Daisy Fellowes is wearing the pride and joy of Cartier’s Museum Collection, the ‘Collier Hindou’. More on Daisy Fellowes to follow.
GANNA WALSKA. Polish born aspiring opera diva. Husband number four, Harold McCormick of the McCormick Harvester Machine Co., gave Ganna an open no limit charge account at Cartier between 1922 and 1930. Thanks to Walska, the most important Cartier jewels and clock collection survived. More on Ganna Walska in depth to follow.
GANNA WALSKA. Polish born aspiring opera diva. Husband number four, Harold McCormick of the McCormick Harvester Machine Co., gave Ganna an open no limit charge account at Cartier between 1922 and 1930. Thanks to Walska, the most important Cartier jewels and clock collection survived. More on Ganna Walska in depth to follow.
BARONESS BINA VON DONNERSMARCK ROTHSCHILD. Considered by Cecil Beaton to be the only non actress suitable to play the role of the Queen of Transylvania in the movie My Fair Lady, 1964. Impeccable deportment and breeding.
BARONESS BINA VON DONNERSMARCK ROTHSCHILD. Considered by Cecil Beaton to be the only non actress suitable to play the role of the Queen of Transylvania in the movie My Fair Lady, 1964. Impeccable deportment and breeding.

BARONESS MARIE-HELENE DE ROTHSCHILD. A great and kind outgoing personality who gave some of the most memorable society balls of post war Europe. "A good way of making people happy is to allow them to meet their opposites," she once said. But her doors remained closed to the Onassises.
BARONESS MARIE-HELENE DE ROTHSCHILD. A great and kind outgoing personality who gave some of the most memorable society balls of post war Europe. “A good way of making people happy is to allow them to meet their opposites,” she once said. But her doors remained closed to the Onassises.
COUNTESS MARTA MARZOTTO. Mother of Matteo Marzotto, saviour of Valentino. Marta Marzotto was the preferred muse of famous painter Renato Guttuso. Designs her own jewels.
COUNTESS MARTA MARZOTTO. Mother of Matteo Marzotto, saviour of Valentino. Marta Marzotto was the preferred muse of famous painter Renato Guttuso. Designs her own jewels.
DUCHESS LOELIA OF WESTMINSTER. The third wife of the unpleasant 2nd Duke of Westminster, who dallied with Coco Chanel. Loelia suffered her marriage to His Grace for seventeen years. The Duke showered Loelia with jewels and dressed her up as seen here, wearing the famous Lacloche Tiara set with the Arcot Diamonds that were later bought by Harry Winston.
DUCHESS LOELIA OF WESTMINSTER. The third wife of the unpleasant 2nd Duke of Westminster, who dallied with Coco Chanel. Loelia suffered her marriage to His Grace for seventeen years. The Duke showered Loelia with jewels and dressed her up as seen here, wearing the famous Lacloche Tiara set with the Arcot Diamonds that were later bought by Harry Winston.

THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI. The Sultan's family have such a passion for jewelers that Prince Jefri, the Sultan's disgraced brother, went as far as to buy himself a jeweler, Asprey of Bond Street. Once more, in such a traditional family, there are many wives and ladies who need to be treated equally to new jewels.
THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI. The Sultan’s family have such a passion for jewelers that Prince Jefri, the Sultan’s disgraced brother, went as far as to buy himself a jeweler, Asprey of Bond Street. Once more, in such a traditional family, there are many wives and ladies who need to be treated equally to new jewels.
H.R.H. DUCHESS OF CORNWALL. Wearing the Boucheron Tiara and Cartier necklace set with Marie Antoinette's diamonds, left to the late H.M. Queen Mother by Nazi sympathizer the Hon. Mrs. Ronnie Greville. Grandmother Oedipus Princeps.
H.R.H. DUCHESS OF CORNWALL. Wearing the Boucheron Tiara and Cartier necklace set with Marie Antoinette’s diamonds, left to the late H.M. Queen Mother by Nazi sympathizer the Hon. Mrs. Ronnie Greville. Grandmother Oedipus Princeps.
LAURENCE GRAFF. Took over the mantle of Harry Winston as the world's leading diamond retailer and resource for the largest stones. Politely to the point, which has endeared him to us.
LAURENCE GRAFF. Took over the mantle of Harry Winston as the world’s leading diamond retailer and resource for the largest stones. Politely to the point, which has endeared him to us.

HELENA RUBINSTEIN. She wore jewels like clothes. Treated Picasso and Cartier the same. "That's my final offer - cash.''
HELENA RUBINSTEIN. She wore jewels like clothes. Treated Picasso and Cartier the same. “That’s my final offer – cash.”
MARY, PRINCESS ROYAL AND COUNTESS OF HAREWOOD. The late aunt to HM Queen Elizabeth. Princess Mary was forced by her mother, Queen Mary, to marry one of the wealthiest and ugliest men in England. The Harewood fortune was founded in coal mining and brought fabulous jewels to the Princess, which since her death in 1965 still continue to be sold onto the market.
MARY, PRINCESS ROYAL AND COUNTESS OF HAREWOOD. The late aunt to HM Queen Elizabeth. Princess Mary was forced by her mother, Queen Mary, to marry one of the wealthiest and ugliest men in England. The Harewood fortune was founded in coal mining and brought fabulous jewels to the Princess, which since her death in 1965 still continue to be sold onto the market.
IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN REMINDER. The jewels remain intact, but you do not.
IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN REMINDER. The jewels remain intact, but you do not.

MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM. Prime Minister and leader of the ruling family of Dubai. Al Maktoum has acknowledged having eleven daughters. Each daughter and others expect to be treated to jewels that are in recognizance of their paternity. Favorite jeweler is Van Cleef & Arpels.
MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM. Prime Minister and leader of the ruling family of Dubai. Al Maktoum has acknowledged having eleven daughters. Each daughter and others expect to be treated to jewels that are in recognizance of their paternity. Favorite jeweler is Van Cleef & Arpels.
THE LATE PRINCE JOHANNES AND GLORIA OF THURN AND TAXIS. A marriage based on Dynastical Necessity. Sold most of the family treasures, but while the Prince was alive, she had lots of fun playing dress up. So did he when no one was around.
THE LATE PRINCE JOHANNES AND GLORIA OF THURN AND TAXIS. A marriage based on Dynastical Necessity. Sold most of the family treasures, but while the Prince was alive, she had lots of fun playing dress up. So did he when no one was around.
KING FAISAL OF SAUDI ARABIA. When shown trays of diamond bracelets by Harry Winston, the late King waved his finger and pointed. The salesman delivered the chosen bracelet, but the puzzled King asked where the rest of the tray was. He wanted all the bracelets. Many wives to please, and Arab tradition requires that all the wives are treated equally - as far as diamonds are concerned.
KING FAISAL OF SAUDI ARABIA. When shown trays of diamond bracelets by Harry Winston, the late King waved his finger and pointed. The salesman delivered the chosen bracelet, but the puzzled King asked where the rest of the tray was. He wanted all the bracelets. Many wives to please, and Arab tradition requires that all the wives are treated equally – as far as diamonds are concerned.

IMELDA MARCOS. Thought to have spent close to a billion dollars on jewelry. The First Lady claimed she spent to help the poor. She asked S.J.Phillips of London to turn a Frederick the Great Snuffbox into a belt buckle. They refused, but then they weren't poor.
IMELDA MARCOS. Thought to have spent close to a billion dollars on jewelry. The First Lady claimed she spent to help the poor. She asked S.J.Phillips of London to turn a Frederick the Great Snuffbox into a belt buckle. They refused, but then they weren’t poor.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR DBE. Elizabeth Taylor wearing Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds. Elizabeth Taylor is perhaps the last Hollywood star left who buys and pays for her own clothes and jewelry. That's one reason why she is a true Dame of the British Empire.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR DBE. Elizabeth Taylor wearing Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds. Elizabeth Taylor is perhaps the last Hollywood star left who buys and pays for her own clothes and jewelry. That’s one reason why she is a true Dame of the British Empire.
PRINCESS LALLA SALMA OF MOROCCO. Consort to King Mohammed of Morocco. Red hair, big emeralds and red Takshita. Great combination of colors.
PRINCESS LALLA SALMA OF MOROCCO. Consort to King Mohammed of Morocco. Red hair, big emeralds and red Takshita. Great combination of colors.

QUEEN SOFIA OF SPAIN. Apart from owning more than six tiaras, Queen Sofia is equally comfortable in Mantillas or jeans. One of the most modern and humanitarian European Royals.
QUEEN SOFIA OF SPAIN. Apart from owning more than six tiaras, Queen Sofia is equally comfortable in Mantillas or jeans. One of the most modern and humanitarian European Royals.
MAHARANI SITA DEVI OF BARODA. What's mine is mine and what's yours is mine as well.
MAHARANI SITA DEVI OF BARODA. What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is mine as well.
MARCHIONESS EDITH OF LONDONDERRY. Jewels as large and powerful as her character.
MARCHIONESS EDITH OF LONDONDERRY. Jewels as large and powerful as her character.

JAYNE WRIGHTSMAN. One of the few women left who shun the photographers.
JAYNE WRIGHTSMAN. One of the few women left who shun the photographers.
GENE TIERNEY. No jewelry needed.
GENE TIERNEY. No jewelry needed.
EMPRESS FARAH OF IRAN. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, even if set by Van Cleef and Arpels.
EMPRESS FARAH OF IRAN. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, even if set by Van Cleef and Arpels.

BARBARA HUTTON. Married most of her boyfriends. Many addictions, including that of Cartier jewels.
BARBARA HUTTON. Married most of her boyfriends. Many addictions, including that of Cartier jewels.
DANIELLE STEELE. Supports bipolar disorder research and jewelers.
DANIELLE STEELE. Supports bipolar disorder research and jewelers.
DORIS DUKE. So many boyfriends, so many jewels. Two husbands.
DORIS DUKE. So many boyfriends, so many jewels. Two husbands.