Thank you Glenn for your nice overview on this topic. Perhaps we will find out the truth in the future.
--Previous Message-- : There are a few variations about the history : of the engagement ring (which is the truth I : do not know). : : A: The 2 big stones were family jewels from : his family (That were mounted into a ring by : XXXX). : : B: The 2 big stones were family jewels from : his family (That were mounted into a ring by : Van Cleff & Arpels). : : C: The entire ring was bought at Van Cleff : & Arpels at Place Vendôme with family : money from his family. : : D: The entire ring was bought at Van Cleff : & Arpels at Place Vendôme with his own : money. : : E: The entire ring was bought at XXXX with : family money from his family. : : F: The entire ring was bought at XXXX with : his own money. : : Some who have other variations? : : P.S. Bjarne does not mention that the : engagement ring was from Van Cleff & : Arpels in his book (I know he has heard the : story of V C & A as well) so perhaps he : could not find any sources to back up this : story?. : : : : : : :
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