An antique diamond necklace, circa 1880. © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd designed as elaborate graduated openwork sections of rose-cut diamonds in a floral motif, completed by a (later) gold backchain; sections can be converted to brooches and earrings with...

Sixteen hellenistic gold laurel leaf hair ornaments. Ca. 2nd-1st Century BC Mounted in a modern circlet, each devised as three joined leaves. The dried aromatic leaf of the laurel or bay (laurus nobilis) used as a seasoning in cooking to which the Greeks...

Citrine hair ornament. photo Sotheby's Est. 3,000—4,000 GBP Lot Sold 3,750 GBP Sotheby's. Jewels. 15 Jul 10. London www.sothebys.com