A gem-set ring

The oval-cut pink tourmaline, within a mount applied with butterfly and floral motifs, set throughout with circular-cut pink and yellow sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k rose gold, pink tourmaline approximately 24.00 carats, ring size 7. Sold for HK$38,400

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com