Imeldas famous 30.76 ct. diamond bangle bracelet from Bulgari, NY, with a price tag still on it of one Million U.S. Dollars.
Imeldas emerald and diamond earrings.The emeralds ( 3 cts. ea.) in these earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels were of such a rare clarity, color and quality that two appraisers from Christies could not set a value with out further research. Diamonds droplets 3cts. each.
Estimated at approximately just over 100 carats of yellow (canary) and pinkish diamonds of various shapes, sizes and cuts.
Diamond necklace by Italian designer Buccellati, 93 cts diamonds. Center diamond above US coin is 15 cts.
Imeldas diamond choker with 15, 5 cts.each Colombian emeralds, 75 total cts. emeralds, and 50 cts total diamonds set in platinum.
Imeldas Ruby and Diamond bracelet with ten 5 cts. pigeon blood red rubies surrounded by smaller rubies and diamonds in yellow gold. 1.5 inches wide X 8 long
Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos holds the pair of shoes she wore when she and her husband fled the country in 1986. PHOTO: REUTERS
I agree with you that her greed was obscene. Do you think she is the only one? Do you actually think that graft, greed and the obscenities of corruption are gone?
The Aquino family that replaced her owns incalculable acres of land and yet the promised land reform hope for many that supported them, especially tribal people, and they received nothing other than government promises and turmoil.
I knew people that were killed by the NPA. I knew Martin Burnham.
I can guarantee you that even if these jewels are sold (and I have no problem with this), the effect will be zero to none for the average citizen of the P.I.