Jackie Kennedy jewelry centralizes on the symbol of fashion Jackie Kennedy represented, heavily influenced by French and American born jewelers. Spending nearly half her husband's presidential salary on fashion, Jackie Kennedy knew a breathtaking masterpiece when she saw it. Available to you at much less than half of a presidential salary, the Jackie Kennedy jewelry dazzles and charms. Browse our collection of Jackie Kennedy earrings and Jackie Kennedy Sunglasses, turn yourself into the modern day Jackie Kennedy.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis had impeccable, flawless taste in jewelry and was without a doubt one of the most influential icons of the twenties century. She was a loving mother, wife, novel editor, and patron of the arts and history. She had a taste for magnificent, long, colorful necklaces and bracelets, as well as other classy, refined jewelry. Our Jackie Kennedy jewelry collection is a tribute to her memory and carbon-copy replicas of the original, luxurious Jackie Kennedy jewelry. Shop through our inventory of Jackie Kennedy jewelry for Jackie Kennedy earrings, Jackie Kennedy bracelets, Jackie Kennedy necklaces and more.
Jackie Kennedy Jewelry Influence
Jackie Kennedy, the ‘Queen of Camelot’ for 1,000 days, is remembered for her contributions to society and for her stylish redecoration and restoration of the white house; she was continually capturing the attention and enthralling the public with her high class and fiercely secretive personal style. Jackie Kennedy jewelry was colossally influenced by Jackie’s appreciation of culture throughout the world. She tastefully chose graceful jewelry selections as she entertained an array of important, dominating forces; she met with artists, musicians, scholars, and world leaders. Throughout her life, Jackie Kennedy acquired an exquisitely large collection of priceless, Jackie Kennedy jewelry. Her signature jewelry included the fruit cluster brooch of strawberries called the ‘berry brooch’ as well as her triple-stand pearl necklace that can be found in a family portrait with young John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. tugging at the strands. Jackie Kennedy wore gold enamel bracelets so often from the early to mid-1960s that the press coined the phrase “Jackie bracelets”. She frequently wore jewelry designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, a French jewelry, watch, and perfume company by Charles Arpels and Alfred Van Clef.
Jackie Kennedy Jewelry History
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier “Jackie Kennedy” was born July 28th, 1929 in Southampton, New York and lived a prominent, fashionable life until her death May 19th, 1994. Jackie Kennedy first came to light when she served as First Lady of the United States, wife to John F. Kennedy through his two year presidency before his assassination in 1963. Jackie Kennedy was gifted with beautiful, unmatched jewelry on many occasions. A notable occasion being an excited John Kennedy after Jackie accepted his marriage proposal gifted her Swarovski engagement bracelet in July of 1953. She is easily remembered for her contributions to artistic and historical endeavors as well as for her elegant style and grace. After her late husband’s assassination, Jackie Kennedy moved on to remarry Aristotle Onassis, a wealthy Greek shipping businessman who greatly increased her collection of fine Jackie Kennedy jewelry. She was renamed ‘Jackie-O’, a shorthanded nicknamed used by the media.
Jackie Kennedy Jewelry Estate Auction
In 1996, Sotheby’s Auction house conducted an auction of the Kennedy’s estate, including Jackie Kennedy jewelry. The auction was so popular and it widely exceeded expectations. It consisted of all Jackie Kennedy’s possessions that were not donated to the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. Bidders included family members and the auction totaled at $34.5 million in contrast to a projected sale of only $4.6 million. Every single item sold. It is attributed her grace, style, dignity and courage is what contributed to the popularity of the auction. Twenty nine pairs of Jackie Kennedy lapel pins of countries she visited, sold for a whopping $25.3 grand. Her notable triple-strand pearl necklace sold for $211.5k at the auction. Two simulated pearl necklaces and matching simulated diamond pearl ear clips sold for $112.5k when the set itself is estimated to only be valued at $250-300. The Jackie Kennedy jewelry collection is full of elegant, defined choices at prices you can afford. We look forward to satisfying your posh, presidential needs.
