In June 1997, Princess Diana went to the British National Ballet’s gala performance of Swan Lake. Little did anyone know at the time that it would be one of her final public appearances.
Diana looked glamorous in a sparkling Jacques Azagury minidress and Jimmy Choo pumps for the occasion, but the star of her outfit was a custom-made South Sea pearl necklace by Garrard. The crown jeweler created the necklace (and a matching set of earrings, which weren’t finished at the time) based on designs by Princess Diana herself. After she wore the necklace, it was returned to Garrard so
