Gold, silver, emerald and diamond flower brooch, circa 1890. Photo Sotheby's

Designed as a flowerhead set in the center with a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 22.51 carats, the curved petals set with old mine diamonds weighing approximately 26.00 carats, accented by lines of square-cut emeralds. Lot 372. Estimate 150,000-200,000 USD

NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Accompanied by SSEF report no. 51701 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, indications of clarity modification, minor amount of oil in fissures.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 18 avr. 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com