10. Barbara Hutton Is Known To Have A Grand Jewelry Collection
While Hutton died with only a few thousand to her name, as her estate was counted for through her will, this was only when it came to cash. In fact, Hutton still had most of her jewelry with her when she passed away. Also, when Hutton had the money to purchase jewelry, she often bought the best and most expensive. She also purchased a lot of it. Hutton began collecting jewelry during her childhood. In fact, as a child, she was really into gemstones.
Of course, Hutton was not the only person who purchased jewelry for herself. Her husband’s, such as Cary Grant, her father, and friends were known to buy some of the best jewelry for Hutton. She designed much of Hutton’s jewelry. She was known to acquire jewels from other places, whether it was stores or stones from friends and ask someone to create the “perfect” necklace or crown for her. For instance, it is reported that Hutton acquired a chain from Queen Amelia of Portugal and asked someone to take the stones from the necklace and turn it into a tiara.