Princess Diana’s Purple Diamond Attallah Cross Is Up for Auction

Princess Diana’s large Garrard purple diamond Attallah cross is set to lead Sotheby’s 2023 Royal and Noble sale, running from Jan. 6 through Jan. 18 in London. The Princess of Wales adorned the Fleurée cross set with square-cut amethyst accented by circular-cut diamonds attached to a long string of pearls to a Birthright charity gala in October 1987, which supports the protection of human rights during pregnancy and childbirth. The royal wore a purple and black velvet Catherine Walker evening gown with a modernized Elizabethan collar (also known as a “Ruff”) for the occasion. Over the years, Princess Diana borrowed… Read Full Article