An art deco rectangular-shaped emerald and diamond brooch, by Bulgari

Of navette outline, the rectangular-shaped emerald centre to the openwork baguette and circular-cut diamond palmette surround with square-shaped diamond shoulder detail, circa 1935, 5.3 cm wide. Signed S. Bvlgari. Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($16,160 - $24,240) - Price Realized £30,000 ($48,480)

Notes : Cf. Daniella Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bvlgari, Italy, 1996, p. 62-63

Christie's. Jewellery. 10 June 2009. London, King Street www.christies.com