Shirley Bassey to auction jewellery including diamond ring from Elton John

Pieces from Diamonds are Forever singer's collection will be exhibited by Sotheby's London before being auctioned for charity in Paris

Diamonds Are Forever singer Shirley Bassey is to auction some of her extensive and meaningful" jewellery collection, including a diamond ring given to her by Elton John.

Top lots from her collection, which will be exhibited by Sotheby's London later this month before being auctioned for charity in Paris, include a diamond necklace estimated to sell for between 270,000 and 320,000 (232,420 and 275,460). A diamond and gold parure created by Cartier is estimated to fetch between 200,000 and 250,000 (172,170 and 215,210).