The inscribed heart-shaped locket sold for nearly three times its highest pre-sale estimate.
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![Humphrey Bogart gave this gold locket to Lauren Bacall. The couple met on the set of “To Have and Have Not” in 1944 and were married from 1945 until this death in 1957. Gold locket Humphrey Bogart gave to Lauren Bacall](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/605cbbb10ddd838414a7db696e7d5734.jpg)
Inscribed with the words “Baby/heres my heart/Bogie,” the gold heart-shaped locket is estimated to sell for as much as $20,000.
![Marla Aaron Kama Sutra lock](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a5bb73aa1f8ddb4dc90b802367e01b46.jpg)
The brand crafted a 14-karat solid gold lock hand-engraved with images from the Kama Sutra and just like that, it found a buyer.
![Zooey Deschanel announced her engagement to Scott last week with a unique engagement ring. Zooey Deschanel Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond engagement ring.](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/49e7bb248b31a9c3aa0f983ba0286776.jpg)
Actress and musician Zooey Deschanel got engaged to “Property Brothers” star Jonathan Scott with a Van Cleef & Arpels ring.
![Kavant & Sharart Madonna earrings in 18-karat rose gold with ombre pink sapphires and diamonds](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/16ca8b268505040f828ceea96031937c.jpg)
They recently got Madonna’s stamp of approval.
![Drake has been disclosed as the new owner of Tupac’s crown ring, which sold at Sotheby’s last week for over $1 million. Tupac crown ring](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/30d587e1ec4eb856c8a44547fe3b2145.jpg)
The ring sold for over $1 million at Sotheby’s last week.
![According to Sotheby’s, this gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring that belonged to Tupac Shakur is the most expensive bejeweled memento of hip-hop history ever sold. This Tupac Shakur gold, ruby and diamond crown ring sold for more than $1 million at Sotheby’s.](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6df31fd51510378d97b2450006b59369.jpg)
It more than tripled its $300,000 high-end estimate at Sotheby’s hip-hop sale.
![This gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring Tupac Shakur personally designed is expected to be the top lot in Sotheby’s third annual hip-hop auction, which opens for bidding next week. The pre-sale estimate is $200,000-$300,000. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s) Tupac Shakur crown ring](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/fba8e7654e65d86b26a166e9f85fdf37.jpg)
The rapper and actor designed the ruby and diamond piece himself and wore it during his last public appearance in 1996.
![Collage of National Jeweler’s most popular stories to date in 2023](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/cbea69b2b1b6599f6f095414341a234c.jpg)
Stories about new collections, cybercrime, and celebrity style have proved to be the most popular through the first six months of the year.
![The South Sea pearl jewelry included in the late Princess Diana’s “Swan Lake Suite.” Originally scheduled to be offered at auction on June 27, a museum purchased the necklace and earring set prior to the public sale. (Photo courtesy of Guernsey’s)
Princess Diana Swan Lake Suite](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/94ac7e501de51b7ebb7b41d6c1a02832.jpg)
According to auction house Guernsey’s, a prominent museum bought the necklace and earring set.
![Former Victoria’s Secret model Taylor Hill’s ranch wedding in Winter Park, Colorado, was rich with boho designs and Western-chic style. (Photo credit: Cedar & Pines)
Taylor Hill Wedding](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/536b963af2c1647eb193ffab22b37034.jpg)
Supermodel Taylor Hill brought Western chic jewels to the center of her ranch celebration wear.
![Salvador Dalí’s surrealist piece “Étoile De Mer” consists of a starfish brooch and two butterflies that once belonged to Rebekah Harkness. It recently sold for just under $1 million at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on June 7. (Photo courtesy of Christie’s) Étoile De Mer by Salvador Dalí](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a1a75b458509a6e6f29751714ba1cdb3.jpg)
The Standard Oil heiress’ surrealist brooch, as well as its original concept art, found a new owner at Christie’s New York last week.
![Paul Newman’s “Zenith Daytona,” left, sold for $1.1 million at Sotheby’s watch auction Friday, while his Rolex Daytona Ref. 116519, a gift from wife Joanne Woodward, also garnered $1.1 million. Two Rolex Daytona watches that belonged to Paul Newman](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f6cac91a18b8e9984f8d79da99c76a88.jpg)
Plus, a Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 “Pink-on-Pink” goes for $3.9 million at the “Important Watches” auction.
![The jewelry included in the late Princess Diana’s ‘Swan Lake Suite.’ Her earrings, set in platinum, feature brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds and two South Sea cultured pearls and were made to match her necklace, also set in platinum, which included 178 brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds and five South Sea pearls.
(Photo courtesy of Guernsey’s) 20230510_SwanLake_head.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7e221930a01f663d2d71bd5c10b5faef.jpg)
The matching diamond and pearl necklace and earrings will be auctioned at The Pierre Hotel in New York on June 27.
![Stars turned out in elaborate jewelry for the 2023 Met Gala. From left to right: Emily Ratajkowski in Ana Khouri, Rihanna in Bulgari and other jewels, and Lily Collins in Cartier. 20230503_MetGala-header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f9bcf168485928d4ac368d80e732eab3.jpg)
Lots of layers, pearls, and even lab-grown diamonds made an appearance at the annual fundraising bash.
![Michaela Coel approached jewelry designer Emefa Cole ahead of the Met Gala to inquire about Single Mine Origin gold jewelry to represent their shared Ghanaian heritage at the event. Cole styled her with a gold headpiece, a pair of earrings and two cocktail rings from her new “Worth Their Weight” collection. (Photo credit/courtesy of Emefa Cole and Getty Images) 20230503_EmefaCole-Header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/3c8e3384c97f3c844304f8a4f1430a54.jpg)
Actress Michaela Coel was “dripping in gold” at the Met Gala, wearing jewelry handmade by fellow British-Ghanian artist Emefa Cole.
![Priyanka Chopra Jonas wore the 11.16-carat fancy vivid “Bulgari Laguna Blu” diamond to the Met Gala on Monday, pairing the stone with a strapless black and white look from Valentino. (Photo credit/courtesy of Theo Wargo-Getty Image) Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the 2023 Met Gala](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/cc18b521ef5aa6746cee96582ffd25a7.jpg)
Priyanka Chopra Jonas wore the 11.16-carat pear-shaped blue diamond to the event.
![In a sea of pearls, Dua Lipa’s important Tiffany & Co. necklace stood out as the most statement-making jewel at the 2023 Met Gala, according to Senior Editor, Fashion, Ashley Davis. Dua Lipa at the 2023 Met Gala](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f23aa098ef35695710645744cbd8b5ec.jpg)
The Gala co-chair is the first person to don the “Tiffany Diamond” dupe, which was on display at Tiffany’s renovated New York flagship.
![This rhinestone necklace worn by Marilyn Monroe is up for auction at Kruse GWS Auctions’ upcoming “Artifacts of Hollywood” sale. 20230327_1-Hollywood Auction Marilyn Monroe.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6e20b5f31e1c1d3d7ef7861a3ba374a4.jpg)
The Kruse GWS Auctions sale will include the replica “Taj Mahal” necklace Elizabeth Taylor made with Avon as well as a costume piece Marilyn Monroe wore.
![The 2023 Oscars was all about white metals and white diamonds. Here, the star of the forthcoming “The Little Mermaid” live-action film, Halle Bailey, wears De Beers “Midnight Aura” necklace featuring more than 74.63 carats of diamonds. 20230313_Oscars.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/26695ccaaf92859b775244ed9275f5d3.jpg)
White gold and white diamonds proved their classic impact equates to high glamour.
![Lorraine Schwartz designed these 18-karat white gold four-panel earrings set with purple sapphires, natural Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds Taylor Swift wore to the Grammy Awards last month. Now, they are headed to auction on Joopiter.com. 20230623_Taylor Swift Grammy earrings.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/08f229a2f34db754b96e435826494df1.jpg)
Joopiter’s “A Journey Through Gems” includes the earrings Taylor Swift wore to the 2023 Grammys.
![Zendaya, a Bulgari ambassador, wore one of the house's high jewelry necklaces featuring aquamarine, morganite, and tanzanite set among spinel and diamonds. She also wore a white gold and diamond bracelet, platinum and diamond ring, and diamond stud earrings. (Images courtesy of Bulgari) 20230226_SAGAwards-Zendaya.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2719cadae2dd3426f2a2ee25f011451e.jpg)
The big jewelry houses delivered lots of diamond and colored gemstone drama.
![A buyer paid more than $11,000 for this pair of Chanel cuffs featuring Gripoix glass, imitation pearls, and rhinestones that belonged to André Leon Talley. Christie’s wrapped up a hybrid auction of items from the late fashion editor’s estate last week. 20230221_Talley Chanel cuffs.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/14077f7cdd3de7f62dbb1fa910d346b4.jpg)
Christie’s concluded the auctions of the late fashion editor’s estate last week, with the sales totaling more than $3.5 million.
![(Images courtesy of Messika and Jacob & Co.) 20230214_Rihanna-header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f0813c23b37e163d820bb6b96421b109.jpg)
The singer wore well over $1 million in jewels for her halftime show performance.
![A 14-karat yellow gold and diamond band from Nancy Newberg’s new collection of wedding-day jewelry. For more, see No. 6 below. 20230208_NancyNewberg-6.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a5ef47499b5a3b6bf1aea157a4816b97.jpg)
Another jewelry store robbery in Brooklyn, New York, plus an examination of the Grammys jewelry and social media trends in 2023.