A diamond, ruby and gold brooch, by David Webb

A diamond, ruby and gold brooch, by David Webb

Designed as a sculpted 18k gold coiled sea serpent, extending hammered gold fins, with a circular-cut diamond head and a bezel-set cabochon ruby eye, to the circular-cut diamond and hammered gold tail, mounted in 18k gold and platinum. Signed Webb for David Webb. Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 - Price Realized $8,125

Christie's. New York Jewels. 11 June 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com