An important diamond ring, by Harry Winston. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2004

Set with a pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 23.34 carats, flanked on either side by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. Signed Winston for Harry Winston. Price Realized $522,700

With report 13658750 dated 13 August 2004 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, SI2 clarity

Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 12 October 2004, New York, Rockefeller Plaza. http://www.christies.com/