A demantoid garnet and natural pearl brooch. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

designed as a polished gold branch, extending pavé-set demantoid garnet leaves, enhanced by cream and grey natural pearls; mounted in eighteen karat gold; length: 3in. (several demantoid garnet deficient). Estimate US$ 7,000 - 9,000 (€5,100 - 6,600)

Accompanied by The Gem and Pearl Laboratory report #09344, dated January 28, 2014, stating the pearls are: natural, three saltwater and three freshwater.

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, New York, 17 Jun 2014 11:00 - http://www.bonhams.com/