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    Ruby Necklace Duchess of Windsor Archived Message

    Posted by mauriz on December 17, 2012, 6:20 am, in reply to "WE, Eduard VIII"

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    : This week, in my country (Argentina) was
    : released the moovie about king Eduard VIII,
    : directed by Madonna.
    : Aesthetically very beautiful. Dressing and
    : jewelry made ​​on the basis of
    : copies of the originals, including Cartier
    : and Van Cleefadvice, or so it was told by
    : the press commentaries.
    : I especially noticed an amazing modern ruby
    : necklace at the beginning of the movie,
    : sorry, I'm not able to upload pictures, have
    : some info about??? Thanks,


    I haven't seen the movie, so I don't know, if this is the necklace in question, but your request is a most welcome opportunity to post an image of one of my favourite pieces of jewellery.

    Van Cleef & Arpels, Necklace 1938, platinum, rubies, diamonds, design by René-Sim Lacaze for the Duchess of Windsor (from Sylvie Raulet: Bijoux des années 1940 - 1950, Editions du Regard, Paris 1987)

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