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Billionaire Patricia Kluge Sells Jewels at Sotheby's

Filed under: Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches, Auctions

Patricia Kluge's Diamond and Sapphire Watch by Cartier that was sold by Sotheby's
When a woman who was once married to a billionaire decides it is time to part with the jewels he gave her over the course of their marriage, you can rest assured that you are going to be dazzled by the magnificence of a collection comparable to one that might belong to royalty.

The collection that belonged to philanthropist and vintner Patricia Kluge certainly lives up to that image. This week, her jewelry was sold by Sotheby's during its Magnificent Jewels sale, with many pieces selling for above pre-sale estimates. The collection well-represented Kluge's sophisticated appreciation of workmanship and her refined taste.

Ms. Kluge is the former wife of mogul John Kluge, who's Metromedia Inc. pioneered independent TV stations operations through the 1960's and 1970's. Kluge became one of the richest Americans after he sold his company to Rupert Murdoch during the mid-1980's for nearly $2 billion. Kluge made a second fortune in telecommunications and he was also a major owner of Orion Pictures. The Kluge's divorced nearly 20 years ago.

Gallery: Patricia Kluge's Magnificent Jewels

SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'PANTHERE' WRISTWATCH BY CARTIER

PAIR OF DIAMOND AND ONYX 'PANTHERE' EARCLIPS, CARTIER

PAIR OF PLATINUM AND DIAMOND PENDANT-EARCLIPS

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Orion Yacht For Charter

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

It looks like the solo ship of Orion Expedition Cruises, a company that offers cruises around Australia, has been but up for charter through Burgess Yachts. The Orion was built in 2003 by Cassens as an expedition cruise designed to give 106 passengers (in 53 cabins) a luxurious experience. The 338-foot yacht's design was inspired by private megayachts. The ship is also home to a crew of 75. The yacht comes with 10 Zodiac tenders and 10 kayaks. Features include a elevators, a gym, jacuzzi, salon, spa and a lecture theater. She cruises at 12.5 knots. No price has been listed but I bet she could make some billionaire very happy.

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Orion Yacht For Sale

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

It looks like the solo ship of Orion Expedition Cruises, a company that offers cruises around Australia, has been but up for sale through Burgess Yachts. The Orion was built in 2003 by Cassens as an expedition cruise designed to give 106 passengers (in 53 cabins) a luxurious experience. The 338-foot yacht's design was inspired by private megayachts. The ship is also home to a crew of 75. The yacht comes with 10 Zodiac tenders and 10 kayaks. Features include a elevators, a gym, jacuzzi, salon, spa and a lecture theater. She cruises at 12.5 knots. No price has been listed but a I bet she could make some billionaire very happy.

[via Yachtspotter]

Gallery: Orion Yacht

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Tags: australia, expedition cruising, megayacht, orion, yacht