Magnificent Jewels
Magnificent Jewels
Formerly from the Collection of Barbara and Frank Sinatra
Diamond Ring
Auction Closed
June 8, 04:25 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Formerly from the Collection of Barbara and Frank Sinatra
Diamond Ring
Centering an emerald-cut diamond weighing 20.60 carats, flanked by two triangular-shaped diamonds, size 5¾.
Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank Sinatra, Sotheby's New York, Magnificent Jewels, December 4, 2018, lot 134
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2195301718 dated April 27, 2018 stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity. Together with a letter from the GIA stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type IIa.
This ring was given by Frank Sinatra to Barbara for their engagement. Famously, Frank put two diamonds on a bed for her to choose. He then placed this ring in a glass of champagne as a way of proposing.