Pair of 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond earrings, Buccellati. Estimate $10,000 - $15,000. Photo Sotheby's.

Each flowerhead motif centring a scalloped collet set with an oval cabochon sapphire framed by sculpted petals embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds bordered by burin engraved gold leaves, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats and 0.40 carats respectively, length approximately 22mm, signed Buccellati, numbered A4075, clip fittings 

Sotheby's. Important Jewels, 31 Aug 2015,  Sydney, 6 PM