(29 Sep 2006)
26 September 2006
1. Close up of diamond ring
2. Zoom out on woman wearing diamond ring
3. Close of woman's hand wearing diamond ring
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jean Ghika, Head of Fine Jewellery, Bonhams Auctioneers:
" It's unusual to find a sizable stone with good colour and clarity, which is what we've got here. The estimate on that is a �180, 000 (US$337, 400) to �250, 000 (US$ 468, 500) and we've already received quite a lot of interest. So we're hoping it's going to do well."
5. Close up of ring
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jean Ghika, Head of Fine Jewellery, Bonhams Auctioneers:
"It's safe to say, it's something that, when it was cut, it was considered to be very important and the size is really the notable thing."
28 September 2006
7. Close up of auction forms and number at Bonhams Sale of Fine Jewellery
8. Various of staff members taking bids from clients over the telephone
9. Auctioneer opening the bidding for 20-carat ring
10. Various of Bonhams staff member taking bids from clients over the telephone
11. Auctioneer taking bids for ring
12. Auctioneer selling ring for �165,000 (US$309, 200)
13. Close up of ring
LEAD IN:
A dazzling array of precious gems and rare jewels has gone up for auction in London.
The collection includes a rare 20.35 carat pear-shaped diamond ring.
STORYLINE:
A pear-shaped 20.35 carat diamond ring went up for auction at Bonhams Auctioneers in London.
The ring went on sale as part of Bonhams Sale of Fine Jewellery.
The collection up for sale featured a wide array of fine jewellery, specifically diamonds.
Up for sale was a jade and diamond Art Deco jewellery, estimated to be worth between �15,000 - �20,000 (US$28, 000 - 37, 000) and a pair of diamond pendant earrings dated from around 1905, estimated at �5,000 (US$9,000).
However, the 20 carat ring, most notable for it's size, was touted as the highlight of the sale.
Jean Ghika, Head of Fine Jewellery at Bonhams Auctioneers, says that it is unusual to find a such a big stone with such good colour and clarity.
The pear-shaped ring, originally estimated to fetch anywhere from �180,000 to �250,000 (US$337, 400 - 468, 500 finally sold for �165, 000 (US$309,000).
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