A “TREASURE trove” of jewellery including two natural diamond rings is expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction.
The gems were uncovered at a valuation event run by Richard Winterton Auctioneers.
Specialists were stunned by a huge 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring – now estimated at £4,000 to £6,000 – and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at £2,000 to £3,000.
Both stones have since been certified as “bright and lively” natural diamonds by Birmingham Assay Office Gemmology Lab.
Jewellery valuer Natalie Brandon said:
“It immediately became clear to me that we had a real treasure trove being presented – as soon as I saw these wonderful stones my eyes widened.
“The whole collection is lovely and these two diamond single stone rings are absolute showstoppers.
“It was a pleasure to be able to tell our client the good news.”
Other diamond-set jewellery and gold consigned by the client, who is from the Lichfield area, is expected to exceed £1,000 in the auction.
The full catalogue can be viewed a week before the sale via www.richardwinterton.co.uk/auction-dates.
