Basinger's jewellery up for auction

Movie star Kim Basinger is selling a collection of jewels given to her by former husband, actor Alec Baldwin, it emerged today.

The Batman star is ridding herself of the trinkets at Christie’s in New York, as part of a sale of magnificent jewels.

Among the love tokens Basinger is offering for sale is the Tiffany engagement ring Baldwin gave her before their nine-year marriage.

Baldwin gave Basinger the ring in 1993 after they met while filming The Marrying Man.

The 3.7-carat diamond mounted on 18-carat gold band is expected to fetch between €25,000 and €33,000.

Basinger is also selling a necklace, featuring a chain of diamond butterflies accented with citrine, aquamarine, and other gems, which is set to fetch up to €8,000.

In addition, the film star is offering a diamond and platinum eternity band.

It is expected to sell for up to €2,500, although it is unclear whether the band was presented to Basinger by Baldwin.

One item that will not be going on sale is Basinger’s wedding ring.

A spokeswoman for Basinger said that proceeds from the sale would go to the Performing Animal Welfare Society.

She told the New York Daily News: “It’s a good cause. And how many women do you know who wear their ex-husband’s jewellery after they’ve divorced?”

Last month, Basinger and Baldwin resolved a custody battle over their eight-year-old daughter, Ireland, when he was granted equal access.

Basinger’s gems go on sale on April 20 at Christie’s in New York.