A diamond, onyx, emerald and enamel leopard brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Designed as a pavé-set diamond and onyx spot panther lying on a branch, with articulated paw and tail, emerald eyes and black enamel nose, 1976, 8.5 cm, with French assay mark for gold, in brown suede Van Cleef & Arpels pouch. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 26888. Estimate CHF30,000 – CHF40,000 ($34,358 - $45,811)

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