A Model’s Dream-Model Mara Byron displays jewelry valued at $10,000,000 at a preview of the United Hospital Fund art project exhibition here. On her forehead is the Hope Diamond, 44 1/2 carats. Necklaces (top to bottom) are Earl of Dudley emeralds, Spanish Inquisition period emerald and diamond necklace and, attached to another diamond string, the 100-carat Star of the East Diamond. Flanking latter are twin pear-shaped diamonds, described as largest perfectly matched jewels of their type. Around waist is the 126carat Jonker Diamond. Stones in bracelets and rings approximate an additional 572 carats.

Associated Press · [ca. November 1949]

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