Lot 485. Sapphire and diamond parure, 'Panthère', Cartier. Estimate 580,000 — 865,000 CHF (530,071 - 790,537 EUR). Photo Sotheby's

Comprising: a collar pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and fancy-cut cabochon sapphires, the front designed as a panther with a polished onyx nose and pear-shaped emerald eyes, inner circumference approximately 345mm, central motif detachable and can be worn as a brooch, additional brooch fitting, a bracelet, inner circumference approximately 150mm, a pair of ear clips of creole design similarly set, and a ring set with an oval sapphire, the mount pavé-set with brilliant-cut, baguette diamonds and fancy-cut cabochon sapphires, size 511/2; each piece signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, cases signed Cartier. 

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Genève, 17 mai 2016, 10:00 AM