Shirley Bassey's aquamarine, sapphire, diamond and gemset set, which is estimated to sell for between €60,000 and €70,000 at Sotheby's, Paris, on October 10. Photo: PALegenddary Diamonds Are Forever singer Shirley Bassey is to auction some of her “meaningful” jewels, including a diamond ring gifted to her by Elton John. “However, I quickly graduated to my lifelong passion for diamonds which preceded the recording of Diamonds Are Forever. There is also a yellow diamond ring, which could fetch between €165,000 and €200,000, and an aquamarine, sapphire, diamond and gem set estimated to sell for between €60,000 and €70,000. Highlights from the collection will be exhibited at Sotheby's London from May 24-29 before it exhibits in Paris from October 4 prior to the live auction, taking place at Sotheby's Paris on October 10.

Source: Irish Independent May 09, 2024 11:11 UTC