An attractive coloured sapphire and diamond 'orchid' brooch, by Kholoud Osama Kurdi for Toujours Jewellery. Photo courtesy Christie's.

Designed as a life-size 'orchid', each petal mounted with a series of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by circular-shaped sapphires of graduated pink hues to the diamond-set stamen, 9.0cm wide, stamped '18K', with original maker's presentation case. Lot 7.  Estimate $10,000 - $15,000. Price Realized $16,250

Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 20 April 2011, Dubai