Lyudmila Zykina jewelry collection

Necklace with diamonds in white and yellow gold. Luxurious decoration with 127 precious stones – a gift to Lyudmila Zykina from President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, sold for $70,000. Lyudmila Zykina jewelry collection

Lyudmila Zykina jewelry collection
A selection of valuable jewelry pieces belonging to the legendary Soviet and Russian singer Ludmila Zykina went up for auction in Moscow. Known for both her compelling voice and lifelong love for precious stones, this part of her jewelry collection fetched over $1 million. Ludmila Zykina, born in Moscow on 10 June 1929, among her influential admirers included Stalin, Khrushchev, and Gorbachev. Her powerful voice carried her on at least 5 tours in the USSR and to over 92 countries, performing for presidents and artists including Frank Sinatra and Charlie Chaplin. Once, The Beatles suggested recording an album with her.

Legendary Soviet and Russian singer Ludmila Zykina passed of a heart attack in 2009 at the age of 80, after having celebrated several decades of a fruitful career

She favored rare one-off pieces, in particular diamonds and emeralds of high caliber and size, some of these rare pieces were given to her by the heads of states.
Notable items at the auction included also a Chinese set of a silver bracelet and a pair of rings for over $100,000. However, the showstopper was her favorite pair of earrings featuring a 7 carat diamond, earning over $220,000. This is only 3% of jewelry collection of a soviet Russian singer Lyudmila Zykina.

Lyudmila Zykina jewelry collection

Gold ring with emerald and diamonds. Zykina knew that “diamonds are forever” long before she heard the song from the Bond movie of the same name

Charming Gold ring with emerald and diamonds. Zykina knew that “diamonds are forever” long before she heard the song from the Bond movie of the same name

Earrings with sapphires and diamonds, gold and silver. Sapphires have been brought from India and have a characteristic violet hue. Zykina was very fond of this ornament, called them "my earrings."

Earrings with sapphires and diamonds, gold and silver. Sapphires have been brought from India and have a characteristic violet hue. The singer was very fond of this ornament, called them “my earrings.”

Exquisite Gold earrings with natural diamonds. Total weight of diamonds 3.18 carats, the starting price – $245,000

Gold necklace with emeralds and diamonds. She favored rare one-off pieces, in particular diamonds and emeralds of high calibre and size, some of these rare pieces were given to her by the heads of states

Beautiful Gold necklace with emeralds and diamonds. She favored rare one-off pieces, in particular diamonds and emeralds of high calibre and size, some of these rare pieces were given to her by the heads of states

Unique Gold earrings with diamonds and diamond antique cut. 1871

Turquoise earrings “Malinki” (raspberry)

Pendant and earrings with natural emeralds, diamonds and diamond-cut “rose”

Gold ring with the natural Ural emeralds and diamonds

Natural Ural emeralds and diamonds decorate this ring

Gorgeous gold earrings with diamonds and natural diamonds and blue enamel. Western Europe, the end of the XIX century

Brooch with Diamonds “basket.”

Suspension with natural amethyst and diamonds

Earrings with diamonds and natural diamonds

Diamonds and natural diamonds earrings

Czech silver set, consisting of a ring, bracelet and earrings. Silver gilt covered with a scattering of pomegranate

Amethyst and diamonds earrings

Stone – corundum decorates gold earrings

Synthetic amethyst gold ring

An elegant gold ring with natural diamond

Bracelet in the style of ‘historicism’ with floral patterns

Bracelet and ring 'Emerald Island' in the style of Art Deco

Art Deco Bracelet and ring ‘Emerald Island’

Necklace of gold with natural turquoise, consisting of rings and earrings adorned with hot enamel and tiny white pearls

Natural turquoise necklace, rings and earrings adorned with hot enamel and tiny white pearls

Silver bracelet and two rings. Bracelet has an insertion of jadeite cut 'kabashon' shape 'circle' and 'pear'. Rings – with amethyst and onyx

Silver bracelet and two rings. Bracelet has an insertion of jadeite cut cabochon shape ‘circle’ and ‘pear’. Rings – with amethyst and onyx

Ring with diamonds and garnets. This ring is not only historical, but also artistic value, was made on order for Ludmila Bonner. It was one of her favorite rings she wore with different stage costumes

Antique brooch with natural diamonds

Gold ring with diamonds in Art Deco style. Notable items at the auction included also a Chinese set of a silver bracelet and a pair of rings for over $100,000. However, the showstopper was her favorite pair of earrings featuring a 7 carat diamond, earning over $220,000. This is only 3% of jewelry collection of a soviet Russian singer Lyudmila Zykina.

Made in Art Deco style Gold ring with. Notable items at the auction included also a Chinese set of a silver bracelet and a pair of rings for over $100,000. However, the showstopper was her favorite pair of earrings featuring a 7 carat diamond, earning over $220,000. This is only 3% of jewelry collection of a soviet Russian singer