Two pairs of 18 karat gold, colored stone and diamond 'Maltese cross' cuff bracelets, Verdura, 1985.  Photo Sotheby's

The gold Maltese cross plaques set with round diamonds weighing approximately 3.35 carats, pear-shaped cabochon sapphires, oval cabochon emeralds, and split cultured pearls measuring approximately 5.0 mm., together with two pairs of interchangeable cuffs composed of carved onyx and cocholong, internal circumferences 5¾ inches, signed Verdura. With two signed boxes. Lot 91. Estimation 50,000-70,000 USD

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 18 avr. 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com