'Magnificent and noble' rare jewels shown off before auction
A collection of rare jewels, including an emerald and diamond tiara once owned by a Russian Princess, is going up for sale at Sotheby's.
The collection dates from the nineteenth century and includes a pink diamond ring which could sell for up to ten million pounds.
Tiaras, rings, brooches and necklaces to be auctioned went on show in New York this week.