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Fashion & Design Mid-Century (1940–1969)

A curated gathering of verified icons in the Archive that are both Fashion & Design and Mid-Century (1940–1969) — the legends that share this cut of history, each a doorway to a comparable stone in the Legacy collection.

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Babe PaleyFashion & Design · Pearl · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Pearl — Most elegant of the swans, known for a pearl-bodied swan broochMarella AgnelliFashion & Design · Ruby · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Ruby — The last swan, famed for a maharaja-bead multi-strand necklaceLee RadziwillFashion & Design · Pearl · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Pearl — Style icon and swan known for refined pearls and quiet glamourC.Z. GuestFashion & Design · Diamond · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Diamond — All-American fashion icon and one of Truman Capote's swansDiana VreelandFashion & Design · Diamond · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Diamond — Legendary fashion editor known for bold cuffs and statement broochesSlim KeithFashion & Design · Ruby · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Ruby — Tailored-style swan who owned a gem-set cross broochJeanne ToussaintFashion & Design · Emerald · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Green Emerald — Visionary jewelry director and style icon who popularized the panther motifMillicent RogersFashion & Design · Diamond · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Diamond — Best-dressed heiress who blended bold designer jewels with Native silverVera KruppFashion & Design · Diamond · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Asscher Diamond 33.19ct — Earlier owner of the 33-carat diamond later worn by a screen iconGloria GuinnessFashion & Design · Ruby · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Ruby — Best-dressed swan who wore a maharaja's ruby and diamond necklace to a famed ball