The Tragic LIfe of Christina Onassis and her Jewelry Collection
Christina Onassis was a Greek shipping heiress, businesswoman, and socialite. She was the only daughter of Aristotle Onassis her only brother died in an airplane accident and inherited a large portion of his fortune after his death. Christina was a successful businesswoman in her own right and invested in various companies and real estate properties around the world. She was known for her lavish lifestyle and love of expensive jewelry and fashion and was a regular fixture on the international social scene. However, she also struggled with personal tragedies and difficulties, including substance abuse and depression. She passed away at the age of 37 due to a heart attack, likely caused by a combination of factors including substance abuse and the stress of managing her extensive business and personal affairs. After Christina's death in 1988, many of her jewelry pieces were sold at auction, with some pieces fetching millions of dollars. However, some of her most iconic pieces remain in private collections and are still considered some of the most valuable and desirable jewelry pieces in the world.