A pink sapphire and diamond orchid brooch

Designed as a stylised orchid, the petals pavé-set with brilliant-cut pink sapphires, the stamen pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow hue, mounted in rose gold, sapphires approximately 58.90 carats total, diamonds approximately 1.60 carats total, brooch dimensions 8.9 x 10.1cm.  Sold for HK$57,600

Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com