Contents
INTRODUCTION
by François Curiel
NOTE TO THE READER
REALLY AND TRULY MY VERY FIRST PIECE OF JEWELRY -- AND I BOUGHT IT
A CHARMED LIFE
Gold charm bracelet with 30 charms
Gold charm bracelet with 12 charms
Gold charm bracelet with 20 charms
Gold charm bracelet with 19 antique seals
Sixteen gold bangle bracelets
Group of gem-set, gold and silver cruciform, and Star of David pendants on chains
THE LEGACY OF LOVE
Ruby and diamond necklace
Ruby and diamond bracelet
Pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants
The Mike Todd diamond ear pendants
Belle époque diamond necklace
The Mike Todd diamond tiara
MY BABY: 33 CARATS AND GROWING
The Krupp diamond
IT'S TUESDAY, I LOVE YOU
Emerald and diamond brooch
Emerald and diamond ring
Emerald and diamond necklace
Pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants
Emerald and diamond bracelet
Emerald and diamond ring
Emerald and diamond "zigzag" bracelet
Emerald and diamond flower brooch
I FEEL AS THOUGH I'M ONLY THE CUSTODIAN OF MY JEWELRY
The Taj Mahal diamond
The King Farouk bracelet
Belle époque diamond bow brooch
Antique ruby and diamond locket
La Peregrina pearl and natural pearl, ruby, and diamond necklace
The Taylor-Burton diamond
A TOUCH OF CLASS
Diamond "Prince of Wales" brooch
FIRST A BROAD, NOW A DAME -- THE MOST EXCITING DAY OF MY LIFE
Pair of coral, diamond, yellow sapphire, and cultured pearl ear pendants
Pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants
A PASSION FOR DIAMONDS
Pair of diamond and yellow diamond ear pendants
Diamond and yellow diamond ring
Diamond and colored diamond flower brooch
Sapphire and diamond camellia brooch
The Perelman bracelet
Diamond heart-shaped pendant necklace
Suite of diamond and pink diamond double heart jewelry
Diamond and multicolored sapphire butterfly brooch
Pair of sapphire, diamond, and cultured pearl ear clips
Sapphire and diamond orchid brooch
Diamond line necklace
The wedding diamond ear pendants
I LOVE ART DECO
Art Deco emerald, coral, onyx, natural pearl, and diamond sautoir
Art Deco rock crystal, diamond, and enamel pendant watch
Sapphire and diamond sautoir
Sugarloaf cabochon sapphire and diamond "trombino" ring
Pair of diamond and invisibly set sapphire ear pendants
Art Deco diamond bow brooch
Sapphire and diamond bracelet watch
MICHAEL JACKSON -- A PRECIOUS FRIEND
Suite of diamond, emerald, and ruby "monkey" jewelry
Diamond and sapphire ring
Titanium, diamond, cultured pearl, and ruby evening bag
Emerald and diamond necklace
Diamond bow brooch
The Michael Jackson diamond bracelet
Diamond bracelet watch
MY OWN PRIVATE ZOO
Cultured pearl, diamond, and emerald lion bracelet
Cultured pearl, diamond, and emerald lion necklace
Opal clamshell and diamond starfish pendant
The Night of the Iguana brooch
Art Nouveau plique-à-jour enamel and gem-set butterfly brooch
Plique-à-jour enamel and diamond butterfly brooch
Four plique-à-jour enamel and gem-set dragonfly brooches
Enamel, diamond, and ruby serpent bangle bracelet
Diamond, emerald, and gold serpent bangle watch
Enamel, diamond, and ruby horse bangle bracelet
Enamel, diamond, and ruby serpent bangle bracelet
Coral, diamond, and emerald lion bangle bracelet
Gold, emerald, and diamond chimera bangle bracelet
RED IS FOR WALES -- AND RICHARD BURTON
Ruby and diamond ring
Antique sapphire and diamond brooch
Sapphire and diamond blackamoor brooch
The Ping-Pong diamond ring
Suite of amethyst, kunzite, and diamond jewelry
Suite of coral, amethyst, and diamond jewelry
Coral, amethyst, and diamond bracelet
Pair of coral, amethyst, and diamond ear pendants
Coral, amethyst, and diamond Maltese Cross pendant necklace
Coral, amethyst, and diamond tassel necklace
Set of coral and diamond jewelry
Belle époque ruby and diamond bracelet
The Burton diamond brooch
The Burton cognac diamond ear pendants
The Burton cognac diamond ring
Art Nouveau enamel, glass, and pearl brooch
Antique natural pearl and diamond necklace
FAMILY LIFE
The granny necklace and ear pendants
Pair of diamond tassel ear pendants
Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet
THE HIGHLANDER AND I
Enamel, colored gold, and moonstone egg pendant
Paper jewelry pearl and gold suite
Pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants
Ruby and diamond horse brooch
Ruby and diamond bracelet
A GALLERY OF GOOD TIMES
Pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants
South Sea pearl and diamond ring
Pair of South Sea cultured pearl and diamond ear pendants
Pair of black cultured pearl and diamond ear pendants
Gray baroque cultured pearl and diamond necklace
South Sea cultured pearl necklace
Pair of cultured pearl and diamond ear pendants
Gold and ivory necklace
Nephrite, rock crystal, and diamond lily of the valley brooch
Set of rock crystal and diamond jewelry
Suite of rock crystal and diamond jewelry
Diamond and gold pendant necklace
Pair of turquoise and diamond ear pendants
Turquoise, diamond, and gold bracelet
Suite of sapphire and diamond jewelry
Antique diamond flower necklace
Pair of antique diamond ear pendants
Coral, sapphire, diamond, and enamel brooch
The daisy parure
INDEX OF JEWELRY
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS