White enamel, emerald and diamond 'pegasus' brooch, David Webb

Designed as a fanciful horse's head with a pair of wings, applied with white enamel, the eye set with a cabochon emerald, further decorated with 98 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, signed David Webb. Est. 12,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 15,000 USD

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's