Jackie Kennedy's Norman Cross Necklace by Camrose and Kross

On valentines day 1962, Jackie gave a tour of the newly restored White House on TV. It had the largest audience in TV history, when 88 million people tuned in (more than 2/3 of the existing TV's at the time). She won an emmy, and is only the first lady in history to do so. Jackie recorded the entire program without a script, and when she completed it, recorded the show in French, in Spanish, and in Italian. However, a writer named Norman Mailer publicly criticized the show, even going so far as to say that First Ladies should not be on television or have a public life at all. Jackie was very hurt by this and wrote Norman Mailer a letter. In speaking with him afterwards she convinced him that a First Lady could have a very positive impact on the nation, and that anyone with a platform to change things for the better has the responsibility to do so. Mr. Mailer soon issued a public retraction of his statements and publicly apologized to Jackie. Privately, after learning that Jackie collected crosses, he sent her this cross as a token of his respect. Norman Mailer and Jackie remained very close friends for the rest of her life.

This Norman cross has 17 cz's. It comes with an 18" long rhodium plated chain with a 2" extender and lobster claw clasp.

Comes in an gift boxed that is a velour-covered steel case. Included is a Camrose and Kross Certificate of authenticity. Also a romance card with some fascinating information about Jackie and her life.

Camrose and Kross has reproduced the Jacqueline Kennedy Collection as costume jewelry. Most of the peices are white metal alloys electroplated in either 24k gold, rhodium or platinum. All rings are vermeil: pure sterling silver plated in 100 mils of 24k gold. All of the jewelry is guaranteed for life against defects in workmanship. This includes plating chipping or wearing, stones falling out or defective hardware and findings. Watches fall under the same warranty, except for their movements, which are guaranteed for 1 year.