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| COVER photo |
Duchess of Windsor cross charm bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane, KJL, Treasures of the Duchess Collection. From the personal collection of June Gaulding. |
Photograph by Ethan Kaminsky, Kaminsky Productions |
| Editor's Column |
Mark Gaulding (CA) |
A review of this issue as well as topical commentary on current stories that are in the headlines. |
| COVER STORY: FAUX--The authoritative guide to Duchess of Windsor faux jewelry. |
Erna Bringe (IL) & Lynn Carroll (NY) |
Comprehensive review and discussion of the myriad of designers/manufacturers who have created Duchess of Windsor costume jewelry reproductions since the Sotheby's sale of the Duchess of Windsor's jewelry in 1987. Includes a comprehensive Readers Guide of manufacturers, who include, Kenneth Jay Lane KJL, Carolee, Harrods, Butler & Wilson, Le Vian, Franklin Mint, and others. Illustrated with more than 25 color photos of various designs. Photography by Ethan Kaminsky, Kaminsky Productions, Palm Springs. |
| POSTSCRIPT: WINDSOR AUCTION--Souvenirs of a Life With the Duke & Duchess of Windsor. |
Mark Gaulding (CA) |
Results of the June 2004 auction at Christie's in Rome. Includes Top 10 auction lots sold plus comprehensive listing of final sale prices of all lots from the sale of the Windsor's former valet staff members, Gaston (George) and Ofelia Sanegre. |
| Commentary: Not Quite Siberia |
Jeffrey Gentile (CA) |
A provocative essay about the hypocrisy of the current royal family and the way Wallis and Edward were treated |
| Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society: Member Profile |
Ron Oberg/Mark Gaulding |
An interview with Society Member Ron Oberg (CA) |
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| Society Member News |
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Features new members, highlights from upcoming issues, For Sale listing of Society member G.C.M. Young, UK, gigantic Wallis & Edward memorabilia collection. |
| WE: cuisine-wise--Ft. Belvedere Spicy Stewed Okra |
June Gaulding (CA) |
After watching the video "The Woman He Loved," starring Jane Seymour, June Gaulding adapts one of Wallis's recipes from Some Favorite Southern Recipes to approximate a dish that is described in the movie. |
| The Case of the Disappearing Jewels, Part 1 |
Tori Van Orden Martinez (TX) |
Society member's fascinating article about the infamous and unsolved Duchess of Windsor jewel heist in 1946. This is the first of a two part series. Includes black & white photo of the couple, circa 1946. |
| WE Sightings |
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Includes Wallis & Edward excerpts from GOTHAM Magazine, The New York Times, and the Salvatore Ferragamo store in Rome. |
| ebay auction sightings |
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A comprehensive review of recent ebay auction results for Duke & Duchess of Windsor-related items. Includes "what's hot/what's not". |