At the new year's reception for Belgian authorities in January 2020 we saw Queen Mathilde wearing this gold and diamond cuff for the first time.
Royal jewel enthousiast Benjamin Vaesen has now discovered its origins.
It used to belong to Dolores Hope, Bob Hope's wife. Bob Hope was a British-born American comedian, actor, entertainer, and producer (1903-2003). His wife Dolores DeFina was an American singer and entertainer (1909-2011).
Dolores's jewellery was sold at auction (Sotheby's) in 2013. The proceeds went to veterans' and children's causes.
Inside the cuff is an inscription that reads
"Dolores Your Payment for Xmas - '66 Love Bob". It was clearly a Christmas present from Bob in 1966!
Other details:
Of textured gold design, accented with diamonds designed as stylized flames.
Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.30 carats.
Tapered internal circumference approximately 7¾ inches at widest and 6⅞ inches at narrowest.
14 karat white and yellow gold.
Gross weight approximately 81 dwts.
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