The traumatised star was held at gunpoint while staying in a Paris hotel in October and was robbed of an estimated $10 million worth of jewellery. This included her $4 million diamond engagement ring.
However, reports now suggest that she may be able to retrieve the ring, after several individuals were taken into custody on Monday. Two unidentified brothers allegedly “disposed” of the bling, and police sources now believe they could be the key to retrieving it.
An insider told Us Weekly: “They are involved in the diamond trade, and are thought to have handled the stolen jewellery. “Their homes have been searched from top to bottom, and so has a jewellery shop in Paris which is also linked to them. The jewellery has not yet been found, but these brothers could lead us to it over the coming days.”
The source also claims the brothers come from the Belgian city of Antwerp – where they say the jewellery “can be sold on with no questions asked”.
The brothers added: “[Antwerp is] a town where jewellery can be sold on with no questions asked. The men know the industry inside out, and may well know exactly where the ring went.” Meanwhile, Kim has changed her approach to flaunting her wealth. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has exchanged her blingy diamonds for more subtle, low-key pieces. Kim – who has children North, three and Saint, one with husband Kanye West – has revealed that she is choosing much more simple pieces to wear while out and about. Taking to Snapchat, the star recently showed off a much more modestly priced $500 necklace.