Three jewelled ornaments, India, 19th and early 20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Comprising a turquoise-set gold pendant with central floral designs, the petals inset with rubies, surrounded by paired birds, with hanging ovoid ruby ; a silver brooch with a central cut hardstone amidst a dense swaying colourless hardstone-set foliated spray; and a hair or tie pin worked as a floral bloom with central colourless stone surrounded by rubies. The largest 2.1/4in. (5.8cm.) high. Estimate £1,000 – £1,500

Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN WORLDS INCLUDING A PRIVATE COLLECTION DONATED TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, PART V. 10 April 2014, London, King Street - www.christies.com