A pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants, by David Webb

Each detachable pendant designed as a circular-cut diamond and cabochon ruby tapered openwork hoop, trimmed by hammered 18k gold foliate detail, suspended from a pear-shaped surmount of similar design, mounted in 18k gold and platinum. Signed Webb for David Webb. Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 - Price Realized $30,000

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