What happened to the Hello Kitty diamond necklace?
Hello Kitty is character in the image of a kitten first created in Japan in 1974 by designer Ikuko Shimizu. The character gained tremendous popularity and is featured on an array of jewelry available worldwide, including diamond necklaces.Glam Kitty Diamond NecklaceThe Glam Kitty diamond necklace (extra large) retails for $25,000, as of spring 2010, and is part of the “Glam Kitty” collection designed by Kimora Lee Simmons.Other High-end Hello Kitty NecklacesOther Kimora Lee Simmons Hello Kitty diamond necklaces and pendants, such as the 35th Anniversary Collection gemstone and diamond pendants, and the Simply Kitty collection pendants, range in price from $950 to $7,500, as of spring 2010.AvailabilityAll high-end Hello Kitty diamond necklaces are available through retailers such as Neiman Marcus, J. R. Dunn, and Bond Diamonds, subject to availability. As of April 2010, the $25,000 Glam Kitty necklace was listed as “sold out” on J. R. Dunn’s site.Lower Cost Hello Kitty Diamond Necklaces
