BUCCELLATI. A Unique Pair of Diamond and Emerald Earclips, 1970. Photo Philips de Pury & Company

Each designed as a flower, centering upon a cabochon emerald floret, extending a rose-cut diamond stem and leaves, mounted in 18K yellow gold, length 1 1/4 inches.  Signed 'Gianmaria Buccellati, Italy', no. 16604, with a Buccellati blue leather box. ESTIMATE $15,000-18,000 - Unsold

Philips de Pury & Company. Jewels. New York. 6 december 2011 www.phillipsdepury.com