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Nancy Reagan’s Jewelry Goes Up for Auction at Christie’s

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5 years ago

August 19, 2016

Pieces include an American flag-themed ring by Bulgari.

In September Christie’s will auction the private collection of President Ronald and Nancy Reagan, including the former first lady’s jewelry, valued at more than $280,000, People reports. The article says items up for bidding include a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold pendant/brooch necklace (worth an estimated $50,000) with matching earrings ($20,000), an American flag-themed ring from Bulgari ($8,000), and a gold and diamond twisted bangle, also from Bulgari ($5,000-7,000). Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.

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