An emerald and diamond chimera bangle. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Designed as two opposing pavé-set diamond lion heads, the eyes as marquise-shaped rubies, linked by a cabochon emerald and diamond collet, to the hinged band set with alternated rows of oval-shaped emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, inner diameter 5.6 cm. Estimate CHF14,000 – CHF18,000 ($16,011 - $20,585)

A PASSION FOR JEWELS
The Collection of a European Gentleman.

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 14 May 2014, Geneva - http://www.christies.com/