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Before World War II forced their departure, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived in France where they were photographed early in 1939 in Cannes. The duke, who abdicated the British throne in 1936, died in 1972 and his wife in 1986. (Associated Press)

Wallis Simpson back in style

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Wallis Simpson’s jewels sell big at London auction

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER - Associated Press

Wallis Simpson’s jewels sell big at London auction

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER - Associated Press

Backdropped by a photograph of Duchess of Windsor, a 1935 diamond bracelet is seen on display at the auction house in London, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. The bracelet, formerly in the collection of the Duchess of Windsor, and made by Cartier is to be auctioned in 'The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor' sale on Nov. 30 with an estimated price of 350,000 to 450,000 pounds (US$548,245 to 704,887 or euros411,458 to 529,017). (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Jewels owned by Wallis Simpson on show before sale

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press