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http://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/blue-diamond-worn-years-shirley-temple-auction-n541516
It was a gift from her father and 9.54 carats. She wore it most of her life. It cost $7,210 in 1940, around the time of the actress' 12th birthday and when her film "The Blue Bird" premiered, Sotheby's said.
The ring is being sold in its original platinum and diamond setting, and a gold setting Temple had made for it will be included as well, Everett said. The starting bid is $25 million.
It was a gift from her father and 9.54 carats. She wore it most of her life. It cost $7,210 in 1940, around the time of the actress' 12th birthday and when her film "The Blue Bird" premiered, Sotheby's said.
The ring is being sold in its original platinum and diamond setting, and a gold setting Temple had made for it will be included as well, Everett said. The starting bid is $25 million.