Lot 14. A Meissen lilac-ground Augustus Rex vase and cover, circa 1730; 49cm high, AR monogram in underglaze-blue. Estimate: £30,000 - £50,000. Sold for £ 169,000 (€ 197,066). Courtesy Bonhams. Of ovoid form with a narrow, flared foot and cylindrical...

Lot 341. Formerly from the Collection of Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester. Emerald and diamond necklace, circa 1860. Estimate: 300,000 - 390,000 CHF. Lot sold 462,500 CHF. Courtesy Sotheby's. Set with cushion-shaped emeralds framed with circular-cut...

Lot 320. An antique ruby and diamond tiara, circa 1860. Estimate £14,000 - £18,000 ($27,594 - $35,478). Price Realized £16,800 ($33,113).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006 Composed of five oval-shaped ruby and diamond clusters to the diamond-set panels of...

An emerald and eighteen karat gold Chi Rho brooch, Castellani, circa 1860. Photo Freemans centering a carved emerald measuring approximately 16.00 x 14.00mm, depicting the face of Jesus, accented by sugarloaf and heart-shaped emeralds, with rope borders;...