Jane Austen Simple and Modest Gold Ring Sells for USD243,920 - 0 views
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macy macon on 12 Jul 12" British author Jane Austen's "modest ring" has beaten auction estimate. The gold ring featuring an oval turquoise gemstone was auctioned at the UK Sotheby's for more than five times its estimate. The jewelery was sold for $243,920 (£152,450) on Thursday. The winner of 'Pride and Prejudice' writer's ring was an anonymous private collector who made his offer over the phone. "