Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Elton John's 'J' brooch for sale in London

A sapphire-and-diamond brooch worn by singer Elton John in one of his music videos will go under the gavel this week. The art deco piece is shaped like a "J" and was worn by John in the 1988 music video "I Don't Wanna Go on With You Like That."

It is expected to fetch $22,000 when it goes up for sale at Bonhams auction house in London on Thursday. The 1930s-era brooch has brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds and oval-cut and circular-cut sapphires.

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