Sophia Loren & Bulgari Diamond Rings. Photo: Sotheby's.

Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Sophia Loren, gelatin silver print, mounted, the Sean Byrnes collection stamp on the reverse, 1971, printed later (Scavullo: 1948-1984, p. 175). Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's

Provenance: The collection of Sean Byrnes

Two Diamond and Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond Rings, Bulgari, circa 1980. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

The two rings of nesting design, the first set with a pear-shaped near colorless diamond weighing 1.91 carats, mounted in platinum, size 5¾, signed Bulgari NY, numbered C39; the second ring set with a pear-shaped Fancy Deep Yellow diamond weighing 2.34 carats, mounted in 20 karat gold, size 5¾, signed Bulgari NY, numbered C39; circa 1980.

Accompanied by two GIA reports:

No. 2165893595 stating that the 1.91 carat diamond is D color, VVS2 clarity.

No. 2165893385 stating that the 2.34 carat diamond is Fancy Deep Yellow, Natural Color, SI1 clarity.

Sotheby's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 24–25 September | New York - Sotheby's. FRANCESCO SCAVULLO: NO END TO BEAUTY, 16 October