Trending: Bejewelled Flora & Fauna

Trending: Bejewelled Flora & Fauna

• Pair of diamond and lacquer brooches. Estimate: £5,000–7,000 (US$7,671–10,739).

  The gift of flowers is always something special. A gift of these beautiful 1930s Cartier brooches would be even better.
  
  

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• Sapphire and diamond “flower” brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: HK$590,000–690,000 (US$77,000–90,000).

  Designed as a mystery-set calibre-cut sapphire floral blossom, this brooch is enhanced by baguette and circular-cut diamonds, which are emblematic of classic Van Cleef style.
  
  

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• Pair of platinum, coloured stone and diamond pendant-earrings, Mauboussin, France, circa 1930. Estimate: US$20,000–30,000.

  These Deco floral earrings by Mauboussin give a new definition to the term ‘hanging planter.’ Made during an exceptionally innovative time for Mauboussin, these are the perfect earrings to pair with a stack of Deco bracelets.
  
  

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• Two gem set and diamond brooches, 1960s. Estimate: £3,000–5,000 (US$4,603–7,671).

  These wonderful brooches would look chic on any winter coat. Beautifully carved and accented with diamonds, the blackberries look good enough to eat.
  
  

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• Ruby, black sapphire, morganite and diamond “ladybug” brooch. Estimate: HK$200,000–250,000 (US$26,000–32,000).

  Whimsically-designed with hidden pear-shaped morganite, calibre-cut rubies and sapphires modelled as a ladybug, this brooch will bring good luck.
  
  

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• 18 karat gold, platinum and gem-set brooch, Cartier, Paris. Estimate: US$40,000–60,000.

  The intricate layering of gemstones on the feathers of this parrot helps to make it as vibrant and lively as its jungle-dwelling counterparts. Perched atop a branch and completed by a carved onyx beak, the attention to detail on this piece makes it quintessentially Cartier.
  
  

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• Pair of turquoise, wood, yellow sapphire and diamond clips, Seaman Schepps. Estimate: £3,500–5,500 (US$5,370–8,438).

  Delightfully light to wear, these gem set and wooden clips make for an impressive look that could be worn during the day and late into the night.
  
  

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• Gold, platinum, plique-à-jour enamel, diamond and pearl necklace, Lucien Gautrait, France, circa 1900. Estimate: US$30,000–40,000.

  The natural world provided a wealth of inspiration to jewelers during the Art Nouveau period. Created circa 1900, this piece calls to mind van Gogh masterpieces featuring sunflowers, also created in the late 19th century.
  
  

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• Diamond demi-parure, Cirio. Estimate: £5,000–8,000 (US$7,671–12,274).

  Reminiscent of Monet’s water lilies, this parure adds a little frivolity to beautiful craftsmanship.
  
  

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• Cultured pearl and diamond “stag beetle” brooch. Estimate: HK$50,000–80,000 (US$6,500–10,500).

  Two cultured pearls are enhanced by diamonds in this striking brooch.
  
  

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• 18 karat gold, platinum, diamond, coloured stone and enamel bangle-bracelet, David Webb. Estimate: US$80,000–120,000.

  David Webb designs often look to the animal kingdom for inspiration, most notably via his animal-inspired bangle-bracelets, which utilise every part of the jewel to represent the animal. The elephant example here is composed of textured gold all around and is completed by tusks applied with white enamel.
  
  

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• Diamond demi-parure, Wolfers. Estimate: £25,000–30,000 (US$38,355–46,026).

  Autumnal shades of orange, yellow and near colourless diamonds adorn this beautiful floral suite.
  
  

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• Pink diamond and diamond “butterfly” brooch. Estimate: HK$180,000–220,000 (US$23,000–28,500).

  Intricate and light-weight, the ephemeral beauty of a butterfly is embellished by pink and white diamonds.
  
  

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• Pair of ruby and diamond ear clips, Bulgari. Estimate: £15,000–20,000 (US$23,013–30,684).

  Signed Bulgari, these ear clips would complete any evening outfit. Perfect for the party season.
  
  

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• Platinum and gem-set brooch, Cartier, France. Estimate: US$18,000–22,000.

  Flora and fauna designs by Cartier have a heightened sense of vibrancy about them. This parrot , with an onyx beak and gem-set tail feathers, seems to be alerted by the calls of another animal in the distance.
  
  

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• Platinum, pink sapphire, diamond and coloured diamond 'Caresse D'Orchidées' necklace, Cartier. Estimate: US$50,000–70,000.

  Orchids have long provided a wealth of inspiration for jewelers due to the variety in their colours and shapes. This pavé-set bloom decorated with pink sapphires is a unique, modern twist on the motif.
  
  

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• Coral and diamond ring, Buccellati; and coral and diamond “flower” brooch. Estimate: HK$30,000–40,000 (US$4,000–5,000).

  Flowers have always inspired Buccellati designs. In this ring , the soft peach-coloured cabochon corals complement the yellow gold details and diamonds accents.
  
  

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