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Shirley Bassey’s Iconic Jewels Highlighted at Sotheby’s Paris Auction, Diamond Necklace Fetches $315,000 October 16, 2024 (0 comments)
Paris, France--A selection of Dame Shirley Bassey’s personal jewelry collection was auctioned at Sotheby’s in Paris, drawing significant interest from collectors.
[Image via International Gemological Institute - IGI/Facebook]
A Facebook post by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) stated that Bassey, renowned for her powerful performances and association with the James Bond theme song "Goldfinger," offered a range of high-end pieces reflecting her glamorous career.
The auction's centerpiece was a diamond necklace featuring more than 52 graduated diamonds, weighing over 100 carats, which sold for over $315,000.
Bassey has spoken about her connection to jewelry, often referring to it as a marker of her milestones.
She famously aligned herself with the theme of "Diamonds Are Forever," a song she performed, highlighting how jewelry holds lasting value even when other aspects of life fade.
Learn more in IGI's Facebook post.