A c.1920 amethyst and diamond cross by Garrard sold for a hammer price of £130,000 at Sotheby’s Royal & Noble auction on January 18.
Credit: Sotheby's.
The large amethyst and diamond cross was sold from the estate of the late publisher and businessman Naim Attallah (1931-2021). The estimate was £80,000-120,000.
With premium, the price paid was £163,800.
A c.1920 amethyst and diamond cross by Garrard.
Credit: Sotheby's.
According to Sotheby’s, Garrard lent Princess Diana the amethyst and diamond cross to wear with a purple and black velvet Catherine Walker & Co dress for a function held at the jewellers in support of Birthright.
