Having been an opera singer she was also known as an icon for style and her over the top jewelry.
In 2004 Sotheby's auctioned off this 11.7 carat Marquise ring.
New-York born Callas, "who performed at Milan's La Scala opera house, became one of the 20th century's most iconic figures and is credited with the almost single-handed revival of Italian bel canto opera. She died in 1977 aged 53. The auction has attracted interest from Athens, which has previously bought relics that once belonged to the soprano."All I can say is that we are interested," said Greek Culture Ministry official Panayiotis Kakoliris. He would not say how much Greece was prepared to spend or how funds would be raised. Born Maria Kalogeropoulos, Callas first performed in Greece when she was 18 and is adored by even those who are not opera fans".
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