A coral, diamond and emerald brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Bonhams.

designed as a carved white coral and textured gold dragon, enhanced by pavé-set diamond detail and a circular-cut emerald eye; signed Van Cleef, no. NY 40551; estimated total diamond weight: 1.60 carats; mounted in eighteen karat gold and platinum; length: 2 1/2in. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€3,700 - 5,200)

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY. New York. 17 Jun 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/