18 karat gold, turquoise, lapis lazuli and diamond bird brooch, Cartier, Paris, circa 1955.  Photo Sotheby's

Designed as a goose composed of turquoise and lapis lazuli segments, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately .80 carat, signed Cartier, Paris, numbered 14170 maker's and French assay marks. Estimate 10,000-15,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 09 Feb 2012 www.sothebys.com