Bouquet of Flowers on Rock Crystal Pedestal By Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

An elaborate flower study consisting of a multi-gemstone bouquet rendered with 10 morganite flowers, weighing approximately 185.0 carats, 15 aquamarine flowers, weighing approximately 147.4 carats, 16 red tourmaline flowers, weighing approximately 48.38 carats, with ruby cabochons, and faceted rubies and 15 mandarin garnets, the leaves of green enamel on sterling silver. The vase of near-flawless rock crystal quartz fluted and grooved, set upon a column carved of rock crystal quartz with engraved decoration.

The base consisting of a square of aventurine quartz, bordered in 18K yellow gold. Mounted with 183 grams of 18K gold. Height 14in. Sold for US$ 65,000 (€47,053)

Bonhams. GEMS, MINERALS & LAPIDARY WORKS OF ART. Los Angeles. 10 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com