Two Diamond-set brooches

The first designed as a lacework bow of leaf and berry motif, set throughout with small single-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow and white gold; the second designed as a formal ribbon bow, centering a button pearl of approximately 12.5 to 13.4 mm., set throughout with round and single-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow and white gold. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's