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In 1953, Marilyn Monroe told the world that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But a pair of rhinestone earrings going under the hammer next week with a five-figure estimate could prove to be pretty dear too.

Dating from the 12th and early 13th centuries, the Lewis Chessmen collection was rediscovered on Lewis in 1831 and is among the most famous archaeological finds.

With estimates from £50-15,000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.

An extravagant fan decorated with diamonds and sapphires is to be offered in North Yorkshire saleroom Tennants.

Find out what members of the art and antiques trade had to say this week about fairs, a Hogarth painting in Leicester and the fate of the Salvator Mundi.

Just before this year’s Tour de France a fresh to the market classic yellow jersey once worn in the gruelling race by the legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx comes to auction.

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a Tompion table clock made for Mary II being offered at Bonhams this summer.