INSIDE Bunny Mellon’s $218M Jewelry Collection | Cultured Elegance

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INSIDE Bunny Mellon's $218M Jewelry Collection | Cultured Elegance Bunny Mellon was a woman of immense privacy, celebrated for her impeccable taste, her close friendships with luminaries like Jackie Kennedy and Hubert de Givenchy, and her guiding principle: *"Nothing should be noticed."* It is a fascinating twist of fate that someone with such a subtle approach to life curated one of the most extraordinary jewelry collections in history, including nearly 150 one-of-a-kind pieces by Jean Schlumberger. The world only got a glimpse of her treasures after her passing in 2014, through a five-day Sotheby’s auction and an extensive four-volume catalog that documented her jewels, art, furniture, and porcelain. The auction proceeds—an astonishing $218 million—were dedicated to her cherished horticultural research center on the Mellon family estate in Upperville, Virginia. While Bunny Mellon is best remembered for her work in interiors and gardening—self-taught in horticulture, she authored interior design books and famously reimagined the White House Rose Garden for the Kennedys—her jewelry collection stands as a testament to her refined eye for beauty. Among her exquisite pieces, one can find creations from renowned jewelers such as Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier. These brands, synonymous with luxury and elegance, perfectly complemented her style and sensibilities. Today, her collection continues to captivate and inspire. Let’s explore the brilliance of Bunny Mellon’s jewels, delving into the artistry and craftsmanship that define her remarkable legacy. Support the channel by becoming a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3s9qtP2E_QR0Z2O_VGEBgw/join ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Join The Cultured Elegance Newsletter: https://culturedelegance.substack.com ALL Recommended Products: All Things Jackie Kennedy: https://www.amazon.com/shop/finding.faith.co/list/1WUEKOQZ6GWQ8?ref_=aipsflist_aipsffinding.faith.co All Things Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: https://www.amazon.com/shop/finding.faith.co/list/28GR9MM9WBQ50?ref_=aipsflist_aipsffinding.faith.co All things Princess Diana: https://www.amazon.com/shop/finding.faith.co/list/1GMGWMYDU4YWO?ref_=aipsflist_aipsffinding.faith.co The Best Lifestyle Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/finding.faith.co/list/16T2WD9HDREWN?ref_=aipsflist_aipsffinding.faith.co Favorite Fragrances of Elegant Ladies Past: https://www.amazon.com/shop/finding.faith.co/list/949BCYIY4960?ref_=aipsflist_aipsffinding.faith.co Elegant Spa Bathroom Essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/finding.faith.co/list/R5AY82FS9JCH?ref_=aipsflist_aipsffinding.faith.co ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Some photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are in the public domain Other photos and videos: Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976 allowance is made for " fair use" for purposes such as criticisms, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing, non-profit educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. I will earn affiliate commissions from product links ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SUBSCRIBE and LIKE! #bunnymelon #jackiekennedy #culturedelegance #jewelrycollection #jewels #bunnymellon #jewellery #jewels #jewelrycollection