“The Duchess of Windsor’s jewellery collection was closely tied to her relationship with the Duke of Windsor, linking romantic and personal stories with the individual pieces.

“Just think of her engagement ring, featuring a 19.77-carat emerald, with ‘we are ours now’ engraved on the band, referencing the couple’s decision to separate from the Royal Family to be married.

“Representing hope, the stone was a symbol of protection for their marriage.

“The Duchess of Windsor’s jewellery collection sold for around £37million, six times the expected figure, during the 1987 auction.