And in 1974, none other than Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, made a rare stateside ... whose pastel ruffled gown and dramatic pearl jewelry brought a splash of mid-century Park Avenue energy.

It has been a red carpet jewelry season of icons and archives ... The first three-dimensional Panthère was created in 1948 ...

the Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, has subtly incorporated her bridal jewels into her outfits. When she married Prince Edward at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1999, Sophie looked incredible in ...