The collection’s top jewels will be exhibited by Sotheby’s in London from May 24 to 29
Legendary singer Shirley Bassey (Shirley Bassey) is to auction off a portion of her “significant” jewelry collection, including a diamond ring given to her by Elton John.
The collection’s top jewels will be exhibited by Sotheby’s in London from May 24 to 29 before being auctioned for charity in Paris.
Among other things, the collection includes a diamond necklace estimated to sell between 270,000 and 320,000 euros and a diamond and gold set by the famous house of Cartier estimated at around 250,000 euros.
It is noted that the iconic star sang about diamonds in the 1971 James Bond film ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ starring Sean Connery, stressing that she accepted the offer as the lyrics ‘rang true to me and the way I felt. about diamonds then and now.”
“Collecting jewelry for me is like collecting memories and this collection is full of themBassey said.
“All pieces have meaning and a story to tell, whether I bought them for myself or were given to me as a gift. There is this beautiful vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels ring covered in white diamonds that Elton John gave me after I sang at one of the Aids Gala nights and I have worn it many times. He revealed that he fell in love with jewelry “as an up and coming singer and bought myself my first string of pearls».
The jewels will be exhibited in Paris from October 4, while the auction will take place in the French capital on October 10. As the Guardian reports, the proceeds will go to charities chosen by Bassey.
Source :Skai
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