Two diamond-set flower brooches

The first designed as a single blossom with petals of carved, frosted rock crystal, the center of the flower and leaves accented with small single-cut diamonds, mounted in white gold; the second designed as a domed flowerhead centering a cluster of 7 round diamonds, the petals set with small single-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD. Lot Sold 6,250 USD

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's