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Posted: 2023-01-19T15:00:05Z | Updated: 2023-01-19T15:00:05Z

Keeping up with Kim Kardashian is an expensive cross to bear.

The 42-year-old fashion queen purchased a diamond-encrusted cross pendant formerly worn by Princess Diana at Sothebys Royal & Noble auction on Wednesday, according to People . With a weight of 5.25 carats, the amethyst Attallah piece sold for $197,453.

This is a bold piece of jewelry by its size, color and style which cannot fail to make a vibrant statement, whether it be of faith or fashion or indeed both, Kristian Spofforth, the head of Sothebys Londons jewelry department, told the outlet in a statement.

Spofforth said the auction house was delighted that this piece has found a new lease of life within the hands of another globally famous name. Kardashian was certainly determined to acquire it and had a representative snag it in the last five minutes for double its pre-auction price.

A Sothebys press release stated Diana was the only person who ever wore the cross. She famously donned it at a 1987 charity gala in London for Birthright, a nonprofit that says it champions respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth by protecting human rights.