A melo pearl, diamond and pink sapphire flower clip brooch. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2003

Set with an ovoid melo pearl measuring approximately 18.00 x 20.00 mm., enhanced by pink gold pistils, to the textured white gold petals with circular-cut pink sapphire and pavé-set diamond detail, a smaller ovoid melo pearl bud measuring approximately 12.50 x 15.00 mm. with pink gold pistils, to a textured oxidised 18k white gold stem, 7.2 cm. high - Price Realized HK$109,940 ($14,241)

Christie's. 28 October 2003. Hong Kong - www.christie's.com