A pair of emerald and diamond ear clips, by Jar

Each of designed as a pavé-set diamond and emerald shield, centering upon a circular-cut emerald, to the single-cut diamond and alternating circular-cut emerald border, mounted in 18k gold and silver, with French assay marks and maker's marks, in a JAR pink leather case. Signed JAR, Paris. Est. $20,000 - $30,000

Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009