18 karat gold, diamond, colored diamond, onyx and emerald brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo courtesy Sotheby's

Designed as an owl perched atop a branch set with numerous round near colorless diamonds weighing approximately 4.50 carats, accented by round diamonds of yellow hue weighing approximately 2.05 carats, decorated with faceted and carved onyx spots and feathers, completed by two cabochon emerald eyes, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 45241. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 USD

Please note that the diamonds of yellow hue have not been tested for natural origin of color.

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 Sep 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com