Amethyst and diamond parure, Michael Youssoufian. Photo Sotheby's

Comprising: a necklace designed as a series of oval amethysts, within brilliant-cut diamonds borders and rose-cut stone swags, interspersed with pear-shaped amethyst drops, length approximately 430mm; a pair of ear clips and a ring of matching design, all mounted in white gold, ring size 53, signed MY, maker's marks, necklace numbered. Estimate 35,000 — 45,000 CHF. Lot Sold: 46,600 CHF

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, Noble Jewels and Jewels from the Collection of Lily Marinho. Geneva | 15 May 2008 - www.sothebys.com