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20-05-2025
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Inside Jackie Kennedy's Three Engagement Rings: Untold Stories of the Love, Loss and Luxury Behind Her Iconic Jewelry
There's no shortage of iconic Jackie Kennedy images — the pink Chanel suit, the oversized sunglasses the pillbox hat — but her engagement rings may be the most quietly revealing part of her legacy. May 19 marks the anniversary of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's passing, a moment that often has people looking back at the big romances of her life — John Husted, John F. Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis — and the engagement rings they chose to pop the question. Each of Jackie Kennedy's engagement rings reflect not just the men she married, but the shifts in her life and status. From a modest engagement ring to a historic emerald-and-diamond pairing to one of the largest diamonds ever sold at auction, Jackie Kennedy Onassis's engagement rings offer a more private lens into her public story. More from WWD Inside Joan Rivers' Iconic Personal Jewelry Collection and Its $2.5M Christie's Auction: Black Diamonds, Pearls and More Gems EXCLUSIVE: Webster Capital Takes Stake in Ring Concierge Celebrity-favorite Jewelry Designer Tries to Thwart Robbery in New York City Store: 'It Was Like a Scene From a Movie' Jackie was 21 years old for her first engagement, which came after just a month of courtship from Wall Street broker John G. W. Husted Jr. While there are few details about the ring itself, some outlets report it was a modest solitaire engagement ring, while Vanity Fair's Edward Klein noted that it was a 'big sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring' that John F. Kennedy noticed when she was working at the 'Washington Times-Herald' as the newspaper's Inquiring Photographer. In an excerpt of Klein's 1996 book, 'Young Love,' he outlined an encounter between the two future spouses when JFK noticed her ring: 'Then Jack pointed to the big sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring on Jackie's left hand. 'So,' he asked, 'who's the lucky fella?' Jackie took out another 'Inquiring Photographer' column and pointed to a picture of one of the people she had interviewed. His name was John Husted. 'I've found the man of my dreams.'' The engagement fizzled almost as quickly as the courtship itself after three months. Jackie deemed him 'immature and boring' and reportedly slipped the ring back into his jacket pocket to break things off. Her next engagement — and marriage — would place her at the center of American political life. In June 1953, then-Senator John F. Kennedy proposed with a Van Cleef & Arpels toi et moi ring featuring a 2.84-carat emerald and a 2.88-carat diamond, set side by side on a platinum band and flanked by baguettes. According to several reports, the ring was actually chosen by Joseph Kennedy, not JFK himself. Over time, Jackie had the ring updated. During her years in the White House, she worked with Van Cleef to replace the baguettes with marquise and round-cut diamonds arranged in a laurel wreath pattern — a move that subtly modernized the piece while preserving its symbolic layout. The ring is now preserved at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. Jackie's third and final engagement came in 1968, five years after JFK's assassination. Aristotle Onassis proposed with the Lesotho III, a 40.42-carat marquise-cut diamond cut by Harry Winston from the 601-carat Lesotho rough. It was one of the largest gem-quality diamonds in the world at the time. Jackie rarely wore the ring publicly. It was kept in a bank vault for most of their marriage, though she was occasionally photographed wearing it. The ring was later sold at Sotheby's in 1996 for $2.58 million. While Jackie Kennedy Onassis never spoke publicly about any of her engagement rings, their lasting influence is evident. The toi et moi silhouette remains a favorite in modern bridal jewelry, with designers frequently referencing her 1953 ring. Interest in marquise-cut diamonds — long considered a dated shape — has seen a quiet resurgence, particularly among collectors and vintage enthusiasts. And Van Cleef & Arpels designs from the 1950s and '60s with Kennedy-era provenance remain highly prized. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 1960s Style File From the Archives [PHOTOS] Best of WWD Vittoria Ceretti's Runway Modeling & Red Carpet Photos Through the Years [PHOTOS] Zara Tindall's Royal Style Through the Years: Equestrian Influences, Formal Occasions and More, Photos 'Queen of Cannes' Bella Hadid's Cannes Looks: All the Dresses, Live Updates [PHOTOS]
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Inside Jackie Kennedy's Three Engagement Rings: Untold Stories of the Love, Loss and Luxury Behind Her Iconic Jewelry
There's no shortage of iconic Jackie Kennedy images — the pink Chanel suit, the oversized sunglasses the pillbox hat — but her engagement rings may be the most quietly revealing part of her legacy. May 19 marks the anniversary of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's passing, a moment that often has people looking back at the big romances of her life — John Husted, John F. Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis — and the engagement rings they chose to pop the question. Each of Jackie Kennedy's engagement rings reflect not just the men she married, but the shifts in her life and status. From a modest engagement ring to a historic emerald-and-diamond pairing to one of the largest diamonds ever sold at auction, Jackie Kennedy Onassis's engagement rings offer a more private lens into her public story. More from WWD Inside Joan Rivers' Iconic Personal Jewelry Collection and Its $2.5M Christie's Auction: Black Diamonds, Pearls and More Gems EXCLUSIVE: Webster Capital Takes Stake in Ring Concierge Celebrity-favorite Jewelry Designer Tries to Thwart Robbery in New York City Store: 'It Was Like a Scene From a Movie' Jackie was 21 years old for her first engagement, which came after just a month of courtship from Wall Street broker John G. W. Husted Jr. While there are few details about the ring itself, some outlets report it was a modest solitaire engagement ring, while Vanity Fair's Edward Klein noted that it was a 'big sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring' that John F. Kennedy noticed when she was working at the 'Washington Times-Herald' as the newspaper's Inquiring Photographer. In an excerpt of Klein's 1996 book, 'Young Love,' he outlined an encounter between the two future spouses when JFK noticed her ring: 'Then Jack pointed to the big sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring on Jackie's left hand. 'So,' he asked, 'who's the lucky fella?' Jackie took out another 'Inquiring Photographer' column and pointed to a picture of one of the people she had interviewed. His name was John Husted. 'I've found the man of my dreams.'' The engagement fizzled almost as quickly as the courtship itself after three months. Jackie deemed him 'immature and boring' and reportedly slipped the ring back into his jacket pocket to break things off. Her next engagement — and marriage — would place her at the center of American political life. In June 1953, then-Senator John F. Kennedy proposed with a Van Cleef & Arpels toi et moi ring featuring a 2.84-carat emerald and a 2.88-carat diamond, set side by side on a platinum band and flanked by baguettes. According to several reports, the ring was actually chosen by Joseph Kennedy, not JFK himself. Over time, Jackie had the ring updated. During her years in the White House, she worked with Van Cleef to replace the baguettes with marquise and round-cut diamonds arranged in a laurel wreath pattern — a move that subtly modernized the piece while preserving its symbolic layout. The ring is now preserved at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. Jackie's third and final engagement came in 1968, five years after JFK's assassination. Aristotle Onassis proposed with the Lesotho III, a 40.42-carat marquise-cut diamond cut by Harry Winston from the 601-carat Lesotho rough. It was one of the largest gem-quality diamonds in the world at the time. Jackie rarely wore the ring publicly. It was kept in a bank vault for most of their marriage, though she was occasionally photographed wearing it. The ring was later sold at Sotheby's in 1996 for $2.58 million. While Jackie Kennedy Onassis never spoke publicly about any of her engagement rings, their lasting influence is evident. The toi et moi silhouette remains a favorite in modern bridal jewelry, with designers frequently referencing her 1953 ring. Interest in marquise-cut diamonds — long considered a dated shape — has seen a quiet resurgence, particularly among collectors and vintage enthusiasts. And Van Cleef & Arpels designs from the 1950s and '60s with Kennedy-era provenance remain highly prized. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 1960s Style File From the Archives [PHOTOS] Best of WWD Vittoria Ceretti's Runway Modeling & Red Carpet Photos Through the Years [PHOTOS] Zara Tindall's Royal Style Through the Years: Equestrian Influences, Formal Occasions and More, Photos 'Queen of Cannes' Bella Hadid's Cannes Looks: All the Dresses, Live Updates [PHOTOS]
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
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What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope
The Catholic Church has a new pope. American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the 267th pontiff. He has chosen the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon announced. The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as a diplomat in the church. MORE: Papal conclave live updates Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the 133 cardinals -- the church's highest-ranking clergy -- gathered to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church in the secret conclave in Rome. On Thursday afternoon local time, white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out, signifying the cardinals had elected a new pope. The cardinals cast at least four ballots at the Vatican before a cardinal received at least two-thirds of the vote. Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and greeted the world. He mentioned Pope Francis twice and explicitly said he wants to pick up where the late pope left off on that very balcony on Easter, before giving the Urbi et Orbi blessing -- meaning to "the city and the world." "We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open, like this very piazza, welcoming," Leo told the crowd while speaking in Italian. His full authority and jurisdiction begin immediately upon his acceptance of the office, prior to the public announcement. MORE: Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in Leo is the fifth-most-popular name chosen by popes. The director of the Holy See told reporters Thursday that the name is a "direct reference to Leo XIII," the last pope to take the name Leo. Pope Leo XIII, who headed the Catholic Church from 1878 until his death in 1903, was a founding figure of the Catholic social justice tradition. He is known for his encyclical "Rerum Novarum," meaning "Of New Things," which is "considered to be the foundation for the modern social doctrine of the Church," the Holy See director said. Pope Leo XIII, who headed the Catholic Church from 1878 until his death in 1903, was a founding figure of the Catholic social justice tradition. "Looking to the history, Leos were strong popes," Father Vito Crincoli told ABC News on Thursday. "Like Leo XIII, he loved his people. He loved his people. His people, he considered man not a machine. A man's work was a reflection of his dignity." "We don't know this yet, but it'd be really interesting to know why he took the name Leo," he said of Pope Leo XIV. While popes aren't obliged to change their name, every pontiff for the past 470 years has done so, usually choosing the name of a predecessor to both honor them and signal their intention to emulate his example. Pope Francis was a notable exception, choosing not the name of a former pope but that of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century cleric and patron saint of animals and the environment. Pope Leo started to emerge as a front-runner for the papacy in the days before the conclave began, according to the Rev. James Martin, a papal contributor to ABC News. Following the announcement of the new pope, Martin told ABC News on Thursday that he knows Leo, describing him as "very down-to-earth" and a "very kind person, very reserved." Pope Leo was the only U.S. cardinal on a short list of front-runners for pope, also known as "papabiles," compiled in the aftermath of Pope Francis' death by The Associated Press. In addition to being the first pope from the United States, Leo is the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff. He graduated from Villanova University, the only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, in 1977. "As an Augustinian Catholic institution, we celebrate this significant day for our University community and the global Church," the Rev. Peter Donohue, the university's president, said in a statement Thursday. "Villanova, built on the teachings of St. Augustine, has always been grounded in advancing a deeper understanding of the fundamental relationship between faith and reason -- between spirituality and wisdom. With today's election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, I cannot help but reflect on what his Augustinian papacy will mean to our University community and our world. Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission." Leo entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine in the province of Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Saint Louis, in 1977, according to his bio on the Vatican Press website. He earned a diploma in theology from the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago in 1982. He went on to study canon law at the Pontifical Saint Thomas Aquinas University and received priestly ordination on June 19, 1982, according to his bio. After receiving his licentiate in 1984, he was sent to work in the mission of Chulucanas, in Piura, Peru, from 1985 to 1986. He mostly served in Peru until returning in the late 1990s to Chicago, where he was elected to lead the Augustinians' Midwest province in 1999. He was subsequently twice elected prior general, or top leader, of the Augustinian religious order. Francis brought Pope Leo to work at the Vatican after first appointing him in 2014 to serve as the bishop of Chiclayo, Peru. He has spent the majority of his time in Peru, where he has also worked as a teacher, missionary and parish priest. During his remarks from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, Leo spoke briefly in Spanish and greeted the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru specifically. In April 2020, Francis appointed him to be the apostolic administrator of the diocese of Callao, also in Peru, his profile said. Since 2023, he has held the position at the Vatican as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, in charge of vetting nominations for bishops around the world. MORE: 'Habemus papum': Here's what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen Pope Leo told Vatican News in October 2024 that a "bishop is not supposed to be a little prince sitting in his kingdom, but rather called authentically to be humble, to be close to the people he serves, to walk with them and to suffer with them." He also currently serves as the president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. In a 2023 interview with the Catholic News Service, he was asked how he responds to problems with bishops or dioceses -- to which he said he reminds clergymen to reflect on their oath to "live and work in communion with the Holy Father." "The spirit of synodality includes a need and desire to listen to not only the bishop himself, but to many people in the diocese to see what's the best way to promote authentic church in each and every diocese in the world," he said at the time. What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope originally appeared on
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
New Pope Is Chosen as White Smokes Rises From Sistine Chapel: Live Updates
White smoke over the Sistine Chapel and ringing bells have signaled that a new Pope of the Catholic Church has been chosen. The conclave began Wednesday with 135 eligible cardinals—those under the age of 80—gathering in the Sistine Chapel, where they were locked in seclusion from the outside world. The word "conclave" comes from the Latin cum clave, meaning "with a key. The new pope will be revealed with a proclamation of "Habemus Papam!" ("We have a pope!"), and an appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica where he delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing. What to Know Former pope, Pope Francis, passed at the age of 88, on April 21, after 12 years as pope. The conclave began Wednesday with 135 eligible cardinals—those under the age of 80—gathering in the Sistine Chapel, where they were locked in seclusion from the outside world. The word "conclave" comes from the Latin cum clave, meaning "with a key." Modern conclaves typically last between one and five days with the most recent for Francis, in 2013, lasting just two days. The next pope comes at a pivotal time for the Catholic Church, and must decide whether to continue down Francis' reformist path, or shift toward a more traditional model. Stay with Newsweek for the latest updates.
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22-04-2025
- Health
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Pope Francis' final words expressed gratitude to personal healthcare assistant: Vatican report
(NEXSTAR) — Shortly before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to his personal healthcare assistant, according to new reporting out of the Vatican. Francis, 88, died Monday of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. He had recently been hospitalized for 38 days for a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia. On Sunday, Francis made his final public appearance with an Easter blessing and a popemobile tour through a cheering crowd in St. Peter's Square. Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope? While the pope did not preside over the Vatican's Easter Mass — he had been on a limited workload since his hospitalization — but appeared to deliver the twice-annual blessing and message, the 'Urbi et Orbi,' or 'to the city and the world.' He also passed his pre-prepared statement to the master of ceremonies to read. In those remarks, Francis called for a ceasefire in Gaza; advocated for mercy for 'the vulnerable, the marginalized, and migrants;' and urged peace in Ukraine, Myanmar, and Congo. Though he could not be the prominent participant in the Easter Mass as he had in the past, Francis was grateful to be in attendance. 'Thank you for bringing me back to the Square,' Francis told his personal healthcare assistant Massimiliano Strappetti shortly before his death, Vatican News reported. Francis previously credited Strappetti with saving his life after recommending that the pope undergo colon surgery. Strappetti remained by Francis' side during his hospitalization and recovery at the Casa Santa Marta, and was with him on Easter Sunday, according to Vatican News. Francis reportedly rested on Sunday following Easter Mass and 'had a quiet dinner.' Early Monday morning, Vatican News says Francis experienced 'the first signs of the sudden illness.' Despite an immediate response, Francis is said to have made 'a gesture of farewell with his hand' to Strappetti about an hour later, and then fell into a coma. His death 'happened quickly,' and those with him told the Vatican News 'he did not suffer.' Trump, first lady to attend Pope Francis funeral Pope Francis now lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica. His funeral, at St. Peter's Square, has been set for Saturday. Per his will, Francis is to be buried in the Saint Mary Major Basilica near an icon of Mary that he held dear, rather than St. Peter's Cathedral or its crypt alongside previous popes. He called for his tomb to be 'in the ground; simple, without particular decoration, and with the sole inscription: Franciscus,' or Latin for Francis. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
