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the Duchess of Windsor

Sapphire 157.35ct — panther brooch set with a large cabochon star sapphire

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the Duchess of Windsor is associated, in the documented record, with a Sapphire of approximately 157.35 carats. panther brooch set with a large cabochon star sapphire (1949).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great sapphire stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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What diamond or jewel is associated with the Duchess of Windsor?

the Duchess of Windsor is associated, in the documented record, with a Sapphire of approximately 157.35 carats. panther brooch set with a large cabochon star sapphire.

What era and origin is it from?

It dates to 1949. Origin / association: United Kingdom.

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StoneSapphire

Carat (approx.)157.35 ct

Era1949

RegionUnited Kingdom

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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