Ruby and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1952

Designed as a flower, the petals set with oval rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, the stem set with baguette stones, to brilliant-cut diamond set leaves, mounted in platinum, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case. Estimate 18,000—28,000 CHF - Lot sold 22,500 CHF

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 19 Nov 08. Geneva. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com