The Duchess of Windsor Single Strand Necklace. In 1987 Calvin Klein bought the natural pearl jewels from the Duchess of Windsor’s collection for his then wife, Kelly, because of their extraordinary quality and provenance and classic style. The Duchess of Windsor was often photographed wearing the necklace and pendant. The single-strand natural pearl and diamond necklace by Cartier, Paris, once belonged to Queen Mary, wife of King George V, who gifted it to her son, the Duke of Windsor. Her pearls spoke of the romance they celebrated and the glamorous lifestyle she shared with the Duke of Windsor. Read more…
