A Manchu woman's gilt silver court torque (lingyue) with coral, nephrite, and tourmaline inlay. Late 19th century. Photo Bonhams

Of circular form shaped as joined dragons with coral-bead eyes chasing globular spheres that hide a hinge, each attached to a smaller movable section terminating in a filigree lion cub at the clasp, the sections inset with pieces of coral in gilt silver filigree mountings with kingfisher overlay and separated by two pink tourmaline and one jadeite cabochon..7 5/8in (19.5cm) diameter. Sold for US$10,625

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Dec 2011, California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com