Kim Kardashian turned heads at the LACMA Art+Film Gala on November 2, where she sported a sexy white Gucci gown, adorned with Princess Diana’s historic amethyst cross pendant. This piece, which the entrepreneur bought for $197,453 at a Sotheby’s auction, was famously donned by Princess Diana in a 1987 charity event. Back then, the late royal shone with a velvet gown by Catherine Walker.
CUSTOM GUCCI AND THE ORIGINAL PRINCESS DIANA NECKLACE??? KIMBERLYYYYY!!! pic.twitter.com/shJVxI69Ae
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But unlike Princess Diana, who showcased the pendant with a conservative style, Kim Kardashian chose to spotlight it on a shorter chain against her naked skin. The outfit was complemented by a pearl choker and diamond necklaces, reflecting the star’s preference for a bold and sexy vibe in her style.
Kim Kardashian is facing backlash for wearing Princess Diana’s $200K cross necklace for the first time 👀 pic.twitter.com/h3byhMQJVn
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The pendant itself, featuring square-cut amethysts and circular-cut diamonds, has a history of royal style and a little bit of catholic faith. While this fashion moment has sparked backlash among some royal followers, Sotheby’s London head of jewelry Kristian Spofforth seems to be happy that the amethyst cross pendant found a “new lease of life” with Kim Kardashian.
