A 14ct white gold single stone fancy coloured diamond ring, a pear brilliantcut brownish orangy yellow diamond, claw set to a plain mount, London hallmarks, ring size K¼ (VAT charged on hammer price) Accompanied by report number 17445124 from the Gemological Association of America, GIA, dated 30th June 2008, stating that the diamond is natural fancy deep brownish orangy yellow, 0.94 carats

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.