One orchid with petals set with pink sapphires and diamonds, pink sapphires totalling approximately 22.80 carats; yellow sapphire and red spinel stamen
Another orchid with petals set with red spinels totalling approximately 26.75 carats; diamond-set stamen
Brilliant-cut diamonds altogether approximately 7.45 carats
Titanium and 18 karat white gold
With retractable ear pins and brooch fittings
Catalogue Essay
Orchids are thought to have first appeared at least 80 million years ago and played a determining role in generating an ecosystem capable of helping biological life spread in the globe. Its beauty is orchestrated to seduce foremost insects and ultimately man. Orchids have come to symbolize grace, and were universally recognized as the most beautiful and precious of all flowers. A popular motif in dazzling jewels, orchids exert influence in more than just biological life, but also in all art forms.
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An Impressive Pair of Gem-set and Diamond 'Orchid' Ear-clips/Brooches
Estimate HK$300,000 - 360,000 $38,000-45,000
Contact Specialist Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038