We’ve pondered, we’ve deliberated and we’ve speculated. And then we’ve speculated some more. But we still don’t know for sure – was the gigantic heart-shaped diamond ring on Victoria’s finger at the Met Ball a 40th birthday present from David?

Maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t. Maybe, just maybe, the 100-carat diamond that just sold at Sotherby’s for £9.7 million was in fact a late birthday present?

Perhaps she was ready for an upgrade already…

The ring, which weighed a whopping 100.09 carats – setting a record for a yellow diamond – went to a private buyer (ahem, David) and would certainly be in keeping with the lavish ring-themed gifts that have become a trademark over the years.

But then, of course, we’d hate to speculate…

Victoria's bling rings

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And one more giant ring picture, just because...