Diamonds are forever...

...unless you decide to sell them, of course.

Dame Shirley Bassey’s vintage 1960s Van Cleef and Arpels diamond ring with brilliant-cut diamonds, which was given to her by Sir Elton John.

Necklace featuring 52 graduated diamonds.

Ruby and diamond parure with heart detail.

Her 1905 diamond brooch, poss. Cartier.

A multi-piece set featuring aquamarines, sapphires and diamonds.

Van Cleef and Arpels emerald and diamond necklace, bought by her to commemorate her first Royal Variety Performance for Queen Elizabeth II.

Dame Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection has smashed a world record in a Paris auction with all of the lots belonging to the singer selling for a collective price of 2.2 million euros (£1.8m).

I would have placed a bid, but it's not pay day 'till next week.

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