15 Jewels with Personality

15 Jewels with Personality

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  Feeling lucky? Pair this quatrefoil "Perlée" ring with an "Alhambra" necklace of your choice: a necklace composed of ten mother-of-pearl quatrefoil links or a suspended black mother-of pearl quatrefoil on a fine link-chain.

  Group of jewellery, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: HK$55,000–100,000 ($7,100–13,000).
  
  

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  For the dog lover on your holiday list, this playful design by Jean Mahie can be worn day or night, or layered with other necklaces.

  22-karat gold pendant-necklace, Jean Mahie. Estimate: $10,000–15,000.
  
  

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  What better way for a man to complete his outfit than with a chic pair of gem-set cufflinks?

  Amethyst dress set, early 20th century. Estimate: £2,000–3,000 ($3,068–4,603).
  
  

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  Dance like no one’s watching with this brooch designed as a ballerina in a gold mesh tutu dress.

  Diamond "Cosmos" brooch and diamond "Ballerina" brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: HK$55,000–95,000 ($7,000–12,000).
  
  

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  Say "hello" to this little bird! The perfect Cartier companion.

  Ruby brooch, Cartier, circa 1960. Estimate: £2,000–3,000 ($3,068–4,603).
  
  

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  This diamond bee brooch with pink sapphire eyes will have you buzzing with delight.

  Diamond "Bee" brooch. Estimate: HK$65,000–95,000 ($8,400–12,300).
  
  

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  Every present should have a bow on top!

  Rock crystal and diamond brooch, Cartier, circa 1910. Estimate: £4,000–5,000 ($6,137–7,671).
  
  

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  Stop and smell the roses this holiday season with this brooch modelled as a bouquet of flowers in a woven basket and matching ring.

  Pink diamonds and diamonds "Flower Basket" brooch and matching ring. Estimate: HK$60,000–80,000 ($7,500–10,500).
  
  

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  This retro case decorated with a gem-set map is perfect for your favourite world traveller to store special keepsakes.

  18-karat gold, silver and coloured stone cigarette case, France, circa 1940. Estimate: US$5,000–7,000.
  
  

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  Add a splash of colour to your outfit with these abstract designs by Chaumet.

  Mother-of-pearl, onyx, turquoise and diamond ear clips, Chaumet. Estimate: £2,500–3,500 ($3,836–5,370).
  
  

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  We love adaptable jewels. These earrings can be worn as clusters, or with an amethyst drop.

  Pair of amethyst and diamond earrings, Margherita Burgener. Estimate: £4,000–6,000 ($6,137–9,205).
  
  

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