“King of Estate Jewelry” Fred Leighton may be best known for beautifying Hollywood’s elite on the red carpet, but the jeweler also applied the same passion for history and artistry to his Manhattan Residence. The Jeweler’s Eye: The Personal Collection of Fred Leighton brings together five decades worth of Leighton’s belongings, which have largely been unseen by the public. Click ahead to preview the collection’s wide-ranging highlights, which include Art Deco necklaces, Moorish Revival vitrines and Qing dynasty garnitures, among many other treasures.
The Jeweler’s Eye: The Personal Collection of Fred Leighton
18 April | New York