Bibi Hilton's Italian 18K Yellow Gold 1" High Relief Lion Earrings (From the Estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton) - These beautiful earrings were owned and worn by Mrs. Bibi Hilton, and were acquired while on a trip to Italy with her husband, hotelier Eric Hilton. The earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and have a high relief lion motif that is stunning. The earrings feature a use of both matte and polished finished, showing wonderful attention to detail. The earrings have a clip-on design, making them suitable for pierced or non-pierced ears. They also have posts that are currently left folded in but could be unfolded to create post back earrings. Hallmarks: Italy, 18kt, Italian register mark. Measurements: 1" diameter. Weight: 9.6 grams. This item comes directly from the estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton. Mrs. Hilton was the wife of famed Hilton hotelier and heir Eric Hilton of the Hilton Hotel family, the youngest grandson of Conrad Hilton. As the wife of Eric Hilton, Bibi Hilton traveled the world as a goodwill ambassadress for the Hilton Hotel chain. For over three decades, until his death, Bibi worked alongside her husband as his partner further branding the Hilton name to the internationally iconic status it is today. Bibi Hilton's brother-in-law, Barron Hilton, often acknowledged her as one of the Hilton Hotels Corporation's greatest assets. Each buyer will receive an appreciation letter from the estate of Bibi Hilton for participating in Mrs. Hilton's auction.