UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 06:  Princess Diana Wearing A 'Jacques Azagury' Dress To The "Swan Lake" English Ballet Performance, Royal Albert Hall, London, Princessdianaretro  (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Cover 戴安娜王妃於1997年在皇家阿爾伯特音樂廳觀看《天鵝湖》演出時,她身上佩戴著跟Garrard定制的Swan Lake珍珠鑽石項鏈。(Photo: Getty Images)
UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 06:  Princess Diana Wearing A 'Jacques Azagury' Dress To The "Swan Lake" English Ballet Performance, Royal Albert Hall, London, Princessdianaretro  (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

你知道戴安娜王妃的Swan Lake珍珠鑽石項鍊及戒指套裝即將又再「被拍賣」嗎?此戴安娜王妃的珠寶首飾套裝即將於6月上拍。

就像戴安娜王妃的人生一樣, 戴安娜王妃對珠寶的珍愛都被歷史保存紀錄了下來。戴安娜王妃其中最令人難忘的珠寶時刻,那是於1997年6月3日,戴安娜王妃佩戴Swan Lake項鏈出席英國皇家阿爾伯特音樂廳的芭蕾舞劇《天鵝湖》(Swan Lake)首映,這條項鍊配襯她的水晶藍色迷你裙,使她閃耀全場。這次活動是戴安娜王妃最後一次公開露面,在不到三個月後悲劇事故就發生,因此Swan Lake項鏈更價值連城。

這條珠寶項鏈作品是由當時的英國官方皇冠珠寶商Garrard製作,他們專門負責創製皇室珠寶,其中包括戴安娜王妃和查爾斯王子的結婚戒指。然而,與這些珠寶不同的是,Swan Lake項鏈是由戴安娜本人與Garrard總裁David Thomas合作設計的。這條定制項鏈鑲有178顆鑽石(總重51克拉)和5顆南洋珍珠。戴安娜王妃還要求提供製作一對相配的耳環,但這枚耳環直到她去世後才完成。這系列珠寶首飾更有「天鵝湖套裝」的美譽。

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LONDON - JUNE 1997:  Princess Diana arrives by car to watch a performance of the ballet "Swan Lake" in June 1997 in London, England.  (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
Above 1997年戴安娜王妃在皇家阿爾伯特音樂廳觀看《天鵝湖》表演,當時佩戴了《天鵝湖》項鏈和她標誌性的Jacques Azagury連身裙。(照片:Getty Images)
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LONDON - JUNE 03:  Princess Diana attends a performance of 'Swan Lake' by the English National Ballet, wearing a dress created by French designer Jacques Azagury at the Royal Albert Hall on June 3, 1997 in London, England.  (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Above 當時的Swan Lake項鏈與耳環原本是同時設計,不過耳環是於戴妃去世後才完成。(照片:Getty Images)
LONDON - JUNE 1997:  Princess Diana arrives by car to watch a performance of the ballet "Swan Lake" in June 1997 in London, England.  (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
LONDON - JUNE 03:  Princess Diana attends a performance of 'Swan Lake' by the English National Ballet, wearing a dress created by French designer Jacques Azagury at the Royal Albert Hall on June 3, 1997 in London, England.  (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)

對於專門收藏皇室首飾的收藏家而言,這套「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶首飾幾乎是必藏藏品的首位。畢竟「天鵝湖套裝」是戴安娜王妃個人收藏的一部分,這不僅是由英國皇室創作的珠寶首飾,更是由戴安娜的前岳母伊麗莎白二世(Queen Elizabeth II)借給戴安娜的另一件家傳之寶。

就像戴安娜王妃為「復仇」違規穿上的超短黑裙一樣,「天鵝湖套裝」也是她在與查爾斯王子分居後獲得的權力象徵。在公眾眼中,曾經舉止端莊的戴安娜王妃變成了一個大膽、自信的女人,她掌控著自己的生活,不為前任的外遇所困擾。事實上,「天鵝湖套裝」也為她開啟了人生新一頁的浪漫篇章:它們本應是Harrods百貨公司億萬富翁繼承人Dodi Fayed、也就是戴安娜當時的男友送給她的禮物。

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 03:  Diana, Princess Of Wales As Patron Of The English National Ballet, Attends Their Royal Gala Performance Of 'swan Lake' At London's Royal Albert Hall. Walking Behind Is Her Lady-in-waiting Anne Beckwith-smith.  The Princess Is Wearing A Stunning Ice Blue Beaded Evening Shift Dress Designed By Jacques Azagury With A Diamond And Pearl Necklace Loaned By Garrard The Jewellers.  (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Above 戴安娜王妃出席1997年在皇家阿爾伯特音樂廳舉行的《天鵝湖》演出。(照片:Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 03:  Diana, Princess Of Wales As Patron Of The English National Ballet, Attends Their Royal Gala Performance Of 'swan Lake' At London's Royal Albert Hall. Walking Behind Is Her Lady-in-waiting Anne Beckwith-smith.  The Princess Is Wearing A Stunning Ice Blue Beaded Evening Shift Dress Designed By Jacques Azagury With A Diamond And Pearl Necklace Loaned By Garrard The Jewellers.  (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

然而,戴安娜王妃從未同時佩戴上整套「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶首飾,包括項鏈跟耳環,而Dodi也從未支付過費用,因為兩人都在車禍中英年早逝。在1997年,Garrard被迫出售這套「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶,這在皇室珠寶史上實屬先例。它經過了許多人的轉手:首先是一位匿名的英國勳爵,他的妻子在發現這些珠寶屬於她已故的兒時同學後,拒絕了這些珠寶作為禮物。後來這套珠寶又被賣給了一位匿名英國勳爵,輾轉又回到Garrard品牌的手中,後者將其出售予總部位於紐約的Guernsey拍賣行。及後至1999年,「天鵝湖套裝」被拍賣,並被德克薩斯洲大亨Jim McIngvale以100萬美元的價格買下,他在自己的家具店展示了這些珠寶長達10年之久,其間他讓女兒Laura於她的婚禮當天佩戴過這套獨一無二的「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶首飾。

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Photo 1 of 2 戴安娜王妃與Garrard定制的珍珠鑽石項鏈。(照片:Getty Images)
Photo 2 of 2 戴安娜王妃與Garrard定制的珍珠鑽石耳環。(照片:Getty Images)
382192 02: Princess Diana's "Swan Lake Diamonds" appear at the Wall Street Rarities retail gallery November 20, 2000 in New York City. The pearl and diamond-encrusted necklace, custom made for the late Princess by the Royal Family's Crown Jeweler, was worn by Princess Diana at her final public appearance. The necklace will be auctioned off at an event called "The Ultimate Auction" December 1, 2000 which will later be broadcasted by the Fox television network. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Newsmakers)
382192 03: Princess Diana's "Swan Lake Diamonds" earrings appear at the Wall Street Rarities retail gallery November 20, 2000 in New York City. The pearl and diamond-encrusted earrings, custom made for the late Princess by the Royal Family's Crown Jeweler, was worn by Princess Diana at her final public appearance. The jewels will be auctioned off at an event called "The Ultimate Auction" December 1, 2000 which will later be broadcasted by the Fox television network. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Newsmakers)

在全球金融危機之後,Jim McIngvale於2010年通過Guernsey拍賣行將這套珠寶首飾出售給烏克蘭房地產開發商Mark Ginzburg。今年Mark再次聯繫上Guernsey拍賣行以圖將此套「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶首飾作拍賣,他更表示此乃善意之舉。

為了紀念戴安娜王妃的慈善遺產,Mark正將這套「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶首飾作拍賣,以作支持並資助他飽受戰爭蹂躪的祖國烏克蘭的重建工作。烏克蘭於2022年遭到俄羅斯入侵,Mark認為戴安娜王妃是人道主義的捍衛者,假如戴安娜王妃尚在人世,是一定會支持他的舉動。

此次拍賣由Guernsey拍賣行舉辦,將於6月27日在紐約美國芭蕾舞劇院(American Ballet Theatre)舉行,很巧合的是,劇院今年即將上演《天鵝湖》,同時,這套「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶首飾的拍賣時機也相當特別,因為距離戴安娜王妃首次在公開場合佩戴這條天鵝湖項鏈已經過去了26年光景。在即將舉行的拍賣會上,「天鵝湖套裝」珠寶首飾的預計拍賣價將超過300萬美元,此套戴安娜王妃的璀璨珠寶,將再次在歷史上留下獨特印記。


This story was originally written in English by Pameyla Cambe and published on 7 Jun 2023.

原作者 Pameyla Cambe 於 2023 年 6 月 7 日發表本文,請按此瀏覽英文版本。

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