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Question: Who owned the Star of Bombay and the Star of India?
Answer: Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford was never shown on film wearing more jewelry than a string of pearls to preserve her image of innocence. In reality though, she preferred very large rubies and star sapphires. She owned both the 60-carat *Star of Bombay and the 200-carat *Star of India. And she was known to wear them both at the same time!
Wikipedia.org, the free, internet encyclopedia, describes the *Star of Bombay as a 182 carat (36.4 g) cabochon-cut star sapphire originating from Sri Lanka. The violet-blue gem was given to the silent film actress by her husband, Doublas Fairbanks. She bequeathed it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1981.
Wikipedia.org describes the *Star of India as The Star of India is a 563.35 carat (112.67 g) star sapphire , probably the largest such gem in the world. It is almost flawless and unusual in that it has stars on both sides of the stone. The greyish blue gem was mined in Sri Lanka and is now kept in the USA , where it currently resides in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Wikipedia does not mention Mary Pickford as one of the previous owners. Did she really own the sapphire and, if she did, how did she wear it? I wonder ….what do you think? If you have an idea, send it along to Kristin at info@MyOnlineJewelryShop.com.
Our Jewelry Website, MyOnlineJewelryShop.com includes: diamond jewelry, gemstone jewelry, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, rings, bridal rings and sets in yellow gold, white gold, platinum and sterling silver. A great selection of one of a kind gifts, collectibles, glass art and custom jewelry designs and more!
Question: Who owned the Star of Bombay and the Star of India?
Answer: Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford was never shown on film wearing more jewelry than a string of pearls to preserve her image of innocence. In reality though, she preferred very large rubies and star sapphires. She owned both the 60-carat *Star of Bombay and the 200-carat *Star of India. And she was known to wear them both at the same time!
Wikipedia.org, the free, internet encyclopedia, describes the *Star of Bombay as a 182 carat (36.4 g) cabochon-cut star sapphire originating from Sri Lanka. The violet-blue gem was given to the silent film actress by her husband, Doublas Fairbanks. She bequeathed it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1981.
Wikipedia.org describes the *Star of India as The Star of India is a 563.35 carat (112.67 g) star sapphire , probably the largest such gem in the world. It is almost flawless and unusual in that it has stars on both sides of the stone. The greyish blue gem was mined in Sri Lanka and is now kept in the USA , where it currently resides in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Wikipedia does not mention Mary Pickford as one of the previous owners. Did she really own the sapphire and, if she did, how did she wear it? I wonder ….what do you think? If you have an idea, send it along to Kristin at info@MyOnlineJewelryShop.com.
Our Jewelry Website, MyOnlineJewelryShop.com includes: diamond jewelry, gemstone jewelry, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, rings, bridal rings and sets in yellow gold, white gold, platinum and sterling silver. A great selection of one of a kind gifts, collectibles, glass art and custom jewelry designs and more!
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