A rose quartz bead and gold necklace, by Verdura, Fulco (1898-1978)

Designed as three strands of rose quartz beads, spaced by smaller 18k gold boules, gathered at the front by a sculpted 18k gold ropework knot, suspending a staggered three-strand rose quartz bead tassel, joined at one side by a sculpted gold bar clasp, mounted in 18k gold, 14 ins. Signed Verdura. Estimate $5,000 - $7,000  - Price Realized $7,500

A pair of diamond and gold pomegranate brooches, by Verdura, Fulco (1898-1978)

Each designed as a textured gold pomegranate, with circular-cut diamond detail, mounted in gold and platinum, in a Verdura blue suede case. Each signed Verdura.  Estimate $3,000 - $5,000  - Price Realized $6,875

Christie's. New York Jewels. 11 June 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com