Considered sold.
American reality TV and social media star Kim Kardashian bought Attalah's crucifix, a famous pendant worn by Princess Diana, at an auction this Wednesday in London, auction house Sotheby's announced.
The Attalah Crucifix, a luxurious pendant made in the 1920s by the great British jeweler Garrard, had been worn on several occasions by Princess Diana.
It was sold at auction for 163,800 pounds (about 187,000 euros), reports AFP.
The amethyst cross, a variety of purple quartz, was purchased by a representative on behalf of Kim Kardashian, Sotheby's confirmed.
The pendant, notably worn by the princess at a charity gala in London in 1987, fetched more than double the estimated retail price.
The crucifix features diamonds for a total of 5.25 carats.
A Marilyn Monroe dress for a gala
"Jewelry owned or worn by Princess Diana is rarely available on the market, especially a piece like Attalah's crucifix, which is colorful, bold and distinctive," Kristian Spofforth of Sotheby's said ahead of the sale.
"To some extent, this unusual pendant is symbolic of the Princess' growing confidence in her clothing and jewelery choices at this particular time in her life," he added.
Last year, Kim Kardashian, 42, wore the dress that Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang "Happy Birthday" to President Kennedy in 1962 to the famous New York Metropolitan Museum gala. The museum, owner Rupley's of the legendary dress, then had to deny accusations that Kim Kardashian would have damaged it.
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