F0001: Clark Gable's Gold Cigarette Case - Clark Gable gave this gold cigarette case,  to Carol Lombard.  In an Edwardian motif, rubies, sapphires and diamonds elegantly frame the monogrammed

F0001: Clark Gable's Gold Cigarette Case - Clark Gable gave this gold cigarette case, to Carol Lombard. In an Edwardian motif, rubies, sapphires and diamonds elegantly frame the monogrammed "LG" initials (Lombard & Gable). Circa 1930’s.

F0003:  Clark Gable’s Wristwatch By Jules Jurgensen - Kay Spreckels Gable gave this 14k gold men’s wristwatch, by Jules Jurgensen, to Clark Gable.  The inscription reads:

F0003: Clark Gable’s Wristwatch By Jules Jurgensen - Kay Spreckels Gable gave this 14k gold men’s wristwatch, by Jules Jurgensen, to Clark Gable. The inscription reads: "Darling always, Junior."

F0004: Clark Gable’s Cartier Wristwatch - Kay Spreckels gave this Cartier 18k gold wristwatch, with movement by Turple Watch & Clock Company, to Clark Gable with the inscription:

F0004: Clark Gable’s Cartier Wristwatch - Kay Spreckels gave this Cartier 18k gold wristwatch, with movement by Turple Watch & Clock Company, to Clark Gable with the inscription: "Pa Darling, I love you with all my heart. Kathleen 2/1/58."

F0008: Clark Cable’s Pocket Watch - Marion Davies gave this beautiful Cartier platinum diamond and sapphire pocket watch to Clark Gable. The inscription reads:

F0008: Clark Cable’s Pocket Watch - Marion Davies gave this beautiful Cartier platinum diamond and sapphire pocket watch to Clark Gable. The inscription reads: "To Clark, Remember Me? Love Marion."

F0012: Clark Gable's Gold and Leather Cigarette Case - Designed and signed  by Verdura. This leather and 14K woven yellow gold cigarette case belonged to Clark Gable.

F0012: Clark Gable's Gold and Leather Cigarette Case - Designed and signed by Verdura. This leather and 14K woven yellow gold cigarette case belonged to Clark Gable.

F0015: Howard Hughes Coll Gold Cigarette Case

F0015: Howard Hughes Coll Gold Cigarette Case

F0016: Clark Gable’s Gold Cigarette Lighter - Clark Gable’s gold cigarette lighter, woven in a two-tone herringbone pattern, carries the initials

F0016: Clark Gable’s Gold Cigarette Lighter - Clark Gable’s gold cigarette lighter, woven in a two-tone herringbone pattern, carries the initials "CG" in pave SC diamonds, on the lid.

F0017: Bing Crosby's 14k gold cufflinks - Lyrically scrolled with his first name,  Bing, these 14k gold cufflinks belonged to

F0017: Bing Crosby's 14k gold cufflinks - Lyrically scrolled with his first name, Bing, these 14k gold cufflinks belonged to "The Crooner" himself.

F0018: Jack Benny's Etched Money Clip - This golden money clip was a gift from Jack Benny to Bob Crosby. Mr. Benny’s silhoutte is etched on the face of the clip.

F0018: Jack Benny's Etched Money Clip - This golden money clip was a gift from Jack Benny to Bob Crosby. Mr. Benny’s silhoutte is etched on the face of the clip.

F0022: Terry Moore’s Trabert & Hoeffer Watch - “My husband, Howard Hughes, replaced this watch when the first one he ever gave me was stolen,” says actress Terry Moore.  It has a small T & H on the face, which stood for the jewelry store Trabert & Hoeffer.  This one came from Tobias.

F0022: Terry Moore’s Trabert & Hoeffer Watch - “My husband, Howard Hughes, replaced this watch when the first one he ever gave me was stolen,” says actress Terry Moore. It has a small T & H on the face, which stood for the jewelry store Trabert & Hoeffer. This one came from Tobias. "Howard insisted I wear it always!"

F0029: Terry Moore's Pearl and Gold Earrings - Another memento from their trip to Panama, Howard Hughes gave these earrings to Terry Moore.

F0029: Terry Moore's Pearl and Gold Earrings - Another memento from their trip to Panama, Howard Hughes gave these earrings to Terry Moore.

F0031: Terry Moore’s Charm Bracelet - Terry Moore reminisces how her husband, Howard Hughes, gave her this bracelet and some of the charms.

F0031: Terry Moore’s Charm Bracelet - Terry Moore reminisces how her husband, Howard Hughes, gave her this bracelet and some of the charms. "Tyrone Power, my co-star of ‘King of the Khyber Rifles’ gave me the crown, and another co-star, Mickey Rooney, gave me the rabbit in the hat," remarks the actress

F0032: Terry Moore’s Charm Bracelet - According to Terry Moore,

F0032: Terry Moore’s Charm Bracelet - According to Terry Moore, "My husband, Howard Hughes bought me this bracelet and the first few charms. It was completed by Ben Johnson who was my co-star in Mighty Joe Young, and by Eddie Fisher."

F0033: Roosevelt’s Golden Golf Club Tie Bar - This golf tie bar was given to James Roosevelt by his father Franklin D. Roosevelt to encourage an interest in golf

F0033: Roosevelt’s Golden Golf Club Tie Bar - This golf tie bar was given to James Roosevelt by his father Franklin D. Roosevelt to encourage an interest in golf

F0035: James Roosevelt’s Gold-Filled Cufflinks & Tie Bar - The cufflinks and gold tie bar were a gift from Franklin D. Roosevelt to his son James.  The cufflinks are gold-filled, and have cushion-shaped links with glass tops covering a white background with the inscription

F0035: James Roosevelt’s Gold-Filled Cufflinks & Tie Bar - The cufflinks and gold tie bar were a gift from Franklin D. Roosevelt to his son James. The cufflinks are gold-filled, and have cushion-shaped links with glass tops covering a white background with the inscription "JR".

F0043: Maharajah’s Emerald Bead Pearl Necklace -  This natural pearl Indian emerald bead necklace was a gift from Maharajah of Baroda to Mrs. James Kazanjian. Circa 1950’s.

F0043: Maharajah’s Emerald Bead Pearl Necklace - This natural pearl Indian emerald bead necklace was a gift from Maharajah of Baroda to Mrs. James Kazanjian. Circa 1950’s.

F0048: Eva Gabor Gold, Ruby & Diamond Wristwatch - This retro style yellow gold bracelet gelonged to Eva Gabor and is decorated with rubies and diamonds.

F0048: Eva Gabor Gold, Ruby & Diamond Wristwatch - This retro style yellow gold bracelet gelonged to Eva Gabor and is decorated with rubies and diamonds.

F0052: Tiffany Pin with Diamonds - Terry Moore's classic Tiffany pin is set with old European cut diamonds.

F0052: Tiffany Pin with Diamonds - Terry Moore's classic Tiffany pin is set with old European cut diamonds.

F0056: Eva Gabor Collection Sapphire and Diamond Pin - This rainbow leaf platinum diamond pin is beautifully surrounded by multi-colored sapphires in light shades of purple, green, orange, and blue.

F0056: Eva Gabor Collection Sapphire and Diamond Pin - This rainbow leaf platinum diamond pin is beautifully surrounded by multi-colored sapphires in light shades of purple, green, orange, and blue.

F0057: Terry Moore’s Aquamarine Ring - This elegant platinum ring has a large emerald cut aquamarine in the center and was a gift from Howard Hughes to Terry Moore in 1955.

F0057: Terry Moore’s Aquamarine Ring - This elegant platinum ring has a large emerald cut aquamarine in the center and was a gift from Howard Hughes to Terry Moore in 1955.

F0058: Eva Gabor’s Heart-Shaped Sapphire Earrings - These dazzling earrings once adorned the ears of Eva Gabor.  Diamonds shape the hearts, yellow and blue sapphires punctuate the centers.

F0058: Eva Gabor’s Heart-Shaped Sapphire Earrings - These dazzling earrings once adorned the ears of Eva Gabor. Diamonds shape the hearts, yellow and blue sapphires punctuate the centers.

F0067: Howard Hughes Collection Retro Aquamarine Bracelet - This yellow gold and aquamarine bracelet was a gift to Terry Moore from Howard Hughes.

F0067: Howard Hughes Collection Retro Aquamarine Bracelet - This yellow gold and aquamarine bracelet was a gift to Terry Moore from Howard Hughes. "Howard Hughes gave me this retro bracelet with a big gem aquamarine in the center as a reward for my courage for making my first solo flight. After, he taught me to fly. He said the color represented the sky." ~ Terry Moore.

F0069:  Howard Hughes Collection Antique Drop Earrings -  These 18k yellow gold, stunning, diamond earrings will add glamour to any outfit.

F0069: Howard Hughes Collection Antique Drop Earrings - These 18k yellow gold, stunning, diamond earrings will add glamour to any outfit. "Howard Hughes gave me these beautiful diamond yellow gold earring that dangle with old diamonds in them as a reward for giving up sweets for two months. He brought them back from Europe for me." ~Terry Moore

F0072: Yellow Gold Watch Pin -  This is an 18K yellow gold watch pin was designed by Paul Flato, a prominent designer when Hollywood glamour was at its height, 1940’s-1950’s.

F0072: Yellow Gold Watch Pin - This is an 18K yellow gold watch pin was designed by Paul Flato, a prominent designer when Hollywood glamour was at its height, 1940’s-1950’s.

F0075: American Sapphire and Diamond Necklace - This beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace, the rarest piece of the whole collection, was designed by Stanley Kazanjian. There are approximately 178 cts. of sapphires and 6 cts. of diamonds in this piece. The sapphires are from the Yogo mines in Montana in the United States. Their size is among the most rare. This necklace represents perhaps the most important American mined piece in the world.

F0075: American Sapphire and Diamond Necklace - This beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace, the rarest piece of the whole collection, was designed by Stanley Kazanjian. There are approximately 178 cts. of sapphires and 6 cts. of diamonds in this piece. The sapphires are from the Yogo mines in Montana in the United States. Their size is among the most rare. This necklace represents perhaps the most important American mined piece in the world.

F0077: Madonna’s Wedding Tiara - This Tiara, worn by Madonna at her wedding to Guy Richie, is made up of 765 old cut diamonds, weighing 78 cts. This versatile tiara can be made into a necklace by removing the top swag pieces.  An Edwardian piece, it  dates back to circa 1910. Retailed by Asprey & Garrard of London.

F0077: Madonna’s Wedding Tiara - This Tiara, worn by Madonna at her wedding to Guy Richie, is made up of 765 old cut diamonds, weighing 78 cts. This versatile tiara can be made into a necklace by removing the top swag pieces. An Edwardian piece, it dates back to circa 1910. Retailed by Asprey & Garrard of London.

F0082: Queensland Black Star Sapphire - This stone is known to be the largest gem quality natural sapphire in the world.

F0082: Queensland Black Star Sapphire - This stone is known to be the largest gem quality natural sapphire in the world.

F0153: The Liberty Bell Ruby - Material: Ruby and Naturally Included green zoicite matrix with GIA report 2417379; 50 brilliant cut diamonds; Designed by Stanley M. Kazanjian; Sculpted by Alfonso de Vivanco; Dimensions: 5.5 inches high, 3.5 inches wide; Weight: 8200 carats (about 4 pounds); Found: 1949 Near Mt. Kilamanjaro, East Africa, in what many historians believe to be the site of King Solomon's mines

F0153: The Liberty Bell Ruby - Material: Ruby and Naturally Included green zoicite matrix with GIA report 2417379; 50 brilliant cut diamonds; Designed by Stanley M. Kazanjian; Sculpted by Alfonso de Vivanco; Dimensions: 5.5 inches high, 3.5 inches wide; Weight: 8200 carats (about 4 pounds); Found: 1949 Near Mt. Kilamanjaro, East Africa, in what many historians believe to be the site of King Solomon's mines

F0: Presidential Sapphire Busts: James Kazanjian's patriotism toward his adopted country led to his commissioning four of the largest sapphires in the world to be carved into busts of American Presidents he greatly admired. Totaling in rough weight some 8,139 carats, these four magnificent sapphires were found during his travels in Australia.  The stones were ultimately carved in the likenesses of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Eisenhower,
who was President at the time of the project's completion

F0: Presidential Sapphire Busts: James Kazanjian's patriotism toward his adopted country led to his commissioning four of the largest sapphires in the world to be carved into busts of American Presidents he greatly admired. Totaling in rough weight some 8,139 carats, these four magnificent sapphires were found during his travels in Australia. The stones were ultimately carved in the likenesses of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Eisenhower, who was President at the time of the project's completion

 

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