18 karat gold, diamond and enamel leopard bangle, David Webb

18 karat gold, diamond and enamel leopard bangle, David Webb

Designed as a pair of confronting leopards' heads grasping a diamond-set ring in their mouths, the eyes set with pear-shaped cabochon emeralds, the heads and necks decorated with pavé-set diamonds, the total diamond weight approximately 4.55 carats, the whole applied with black enamel and polished gold spots, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, signed David Webb. Est. 30,000—40,000 USD. Lot sold 53,125 USD

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's