A LARGE diamond ring is expected to fetch for up to £3,000 when it is auctioned off next month.

Auctioneers are dubbing a large five stone diamond the 'perfect Valentine's Day gift for a very lucky person'.

An 18 carat gold setting, the ring is a design classic estimated at between £2,000 and £3,000 in the Charterhouse specialist jewellery auction.

Richard Bromell, auctioneer, said: “We are fortunate to see and sell a wonderful variety of jewellery and this ring is certainly one of the better ones I have seen recently.

“The diamond ring had been inherited some time ago from a close family member and as it was not being worn, bar a couple of special occasions, the owner decided to auction the ring and put the proceeds of sale towards another piece of jewellery.”

The ring will go to auction along with other jewellery, silver and watches on Thursday, February 1 and Friday, February 2.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their specialist auctions of jewellery, silver, and watches in February, with classic cars and classic motorcycles both in March at the prestigious Haynes Motor Museum.

Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse team can be contacted for advice and valuations at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via info@charterhouse-auction.com