Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Gloria Swanson's Ring
Auctioned by Christie's

Photo courtesy of Christie's


Christie’s Paris Jewels Department will auction a rectangular-cut 5.1 ct. diamond ring that once belonged to Sunset Boulevard star Gloria Swanson May 23.


Swanson was the highest paid actress in Hollywood by the 1920s; she reportedly made and spent more than $8 million in the decade. Swanson was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Sadie Thompson in 1928.
Swanson was known also as a big jewelry fan: Her annual jewelry budget was said to be $500,000.
Article Courtesy of JCK online

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