An amusing gem-set bird brooch designed as two birds perched on a branch. Signed 'Cartier, Paris' and numbered. Paris, circa 1950. Photo courtesy Epoque Fine Jewels.

The bodies set with grey and white pearl, the diamond-set heads with emerald and ruby eyes, the textured feathers with diamond details, mounted in platinum and 18 karat gold.

A ruby, diamond and peridot 'devant de corsage'. Circa 1885. Photo courtesy Epoque Fine Jewels.

Designed as an articulated foliate spray surmounted by a bird of paradise. Detaches into multiple brooches.

Epoque Fine Jewels (stand 130). TEFAF Maastricht. 2014 14-23 march - http://www.tefaf.com/