On 21 November, Sotheby’s jewellery expert Frank Everett, Sales Director of Sotheby’s Jewelry in New York, hosted a reception at our Los Angeles headquarters, where highlights from the upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale were on display for a special private viewing. Ahead of the 8 December sale in New York, jewellery lovers admired and tried on a range of gems, including coloured stones and diamonds by Cartier, 1970s glam pendants by Van Cleef & Arpels, and charming brooches such as an amethyst and emerald pansy-shaped piece by Verdura. Also on view were selected timepieces from the 7 December Important Watches sale. Click ahead for images from a glittering evening.