The firefly, Designed by Michael Stadther, Made by Robert Underhill - Sotheby's

The realistically modelled insect with outstretched wings set with various gems including a 1.44 carat oval alexandrite at the head, an oval ruby of 5.91 carats at the body and 2 round diamonds of yellow color weighing .73 carat at the tail, the legs further set with small round diamonds weighing .21 carat, the wings applied with opaque black enamel, mounted in platinum and 18 karat gold. Lot Sold: 139,000 USD

Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 36878 (duplicate) stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin; heat enhancement: none.

The firefly token was found in the Chinaberry Campground at Foss State Park, located in western Oklahoma on Foss Lake.

Sotheby's Important Jewels New York | 17 Oct 2007 www.sothebys.com