The ancient jewels belonged to novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard . She is famous for the Cazalet Chronicles and marriage to Kingsley Amis . The collection includes ancient Egyptian hair rings dating from 1550 B.C . Howard , who died in 3,500 years old , often wore the jewellery . In total , the pieces , some of which are January 2014 , are worth £20,000 .
The ancient jewels belonged to novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard . She is famous for the Cazalet Chronicles and marriage to Kingsley Amis . The collection includes ancient Egyptian hair rings dating from 1550 B.C . Howard , who died in January 2014 , often wore the jewellery . In total , the pieces , some of which are 3,500 years old , are worth £20,000 .