Something at Sotheby’s
The astonishing revelation of the diamond’s real nature naturally raised another urgent concern. Although the diamond’s backstory was fascinating in and of itself, no one could stop wondering how much this mysterious stone was really worth. Similarly, the lady was curious.
So, they sent the ring to Sotheby’s and watched as they set it up for sale to find out. The stone’s real value would be revealed at auction. For nearly 30 years, Wyndham had been wearing a ring from the 19th century without knowing its true value. The ring’s price, however, was finally closing in on being settled, ending her long wait.