Lot 322. Pair of sapphire and diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate 52,000 — 82,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.

Each designed as a poppy, the petals set with calibré-cut sapphires en serti mystérieux, the pistil embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Session 3. Geneva. 16 May 2017, 07:00 PM