A diamond and gem-set brooch, by Charlton

Designed as a pavé-set diamond elephant to a calibré-cut ruby saddle with an oval-shaped sapphire centre weighing 4.32 carats and onyx eye detail, 1950s, 7.0 cm high. Signed Charlton. Est. £5,000 - £8,000 - Price Realized £16,250

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