Across the various eras in jewellery design, the floral motif is one of the most enduring and endearing. Whether you lean towards a modernist or traditional aesthetic, you will be amazed at the plethora of choice: from petite and delicate to something on a grander scale as well as everything in between, realistic depictions and stylised interpretations are unlimited, from a single spiky stem to a billowy bouquet tied with a flowing ribbon.
Roses and pansies have a long tradition adorning brooches, earrings, pendants, rings and tiaras; catching up in popularity are forget-me-nots, daisies, chrysanthemums, orchids, tulips and sunflowers.
Lot 15
A Set of Ruby and Gold Jewels, Tiffany & Co.
The highly-sculpted brooch designed with a trio of textured flowers accented by clusters of rubies; a pair of ear clips en suite; each in 18k gold, signed Tiffany & Co., Italy (2)
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Lot DetailsLot 57
A Gold Brooch
Designed as a very large highly sculpted stylised sunflower, in polished 18k gold
Estimate: $500-$700
Lot DetailsLot 63
A Cultured Pearl and Gold Brooch
The wide oval form with a polished frame decorated by engraved scrolls, centering a cultured pearl measuring 7.2 mm, amid a bombé flowerhead with stippled texture, mounted in 18k gold
Estimate: $400-$600
Lot DetailsLot 65
A Cultured Pearl and Gold Brooch
The highly dimensional small flower with a cultured pearl centre, the wirework petals enclosing floating cultured pearls, mounted in 10k gold
Estimate: $400-$600
Lot DetailsLot 188
A Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Pink Gold Ring
The highly dimensional orchid blossom pavé-set with pink sapphires in various hues and accented by round diamonds, mounted in 18k pink gold, size 5 3/4
Estimate: $400-$600
Lot DetailsLot 285
A Gem-Set and Two-Tone Gold Brooch
The elaborate floral bouquet with carved flowerheads composed of amethyst, citrine, blue topaz and pink and green tourmaline, accented by round diamonds, mounted in 14k white and yellow gold
Estimate: $600-$800
Lot DetailsLot 288
A Gem-Set and Gold Pendant
The large sphere composed of sculpted florets accented by turquoises, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, mounted in 18k gold
Estimate: $500-$700
Lot DetailsLot 292
A Gem-Set and Gold Brooch
The highly sculpted flower blossom and elongated flowing ribbon decorated with round diamonds, cabochon rubies and simulated sapphires, mounted in polished and textured 18k gold, French assay mark
Estimate: $600-$800
Lot DetailsLot 304
A Pair of Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Earrings
Each small bouquet with a trio of sapphire and diamond flowers, with polished stems, mounted in 18k gold
Estimate: $1,600-$1,800
Lot DetailsLot 309
A Retro Sapphire and Gold Clip Brooch
The highly sculpted blossoming flower centering a round sapphire amid a quintet of tiny marquise-cut green sapphire cabochons, mounted in 10k gold
Estimate: $400-$600
Lot DetailsLot 325
A Pair of Diamond and White Gold Earrings
The very dainty flowers with a pair of round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, further accented by small diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold
Estimate: $1,000-$1,400
Lot DetailsLot 472
A Pair of Citrine, Diamond and Gold Earrings
Fashioned as a pair of highly dimensional textured floral ribbons with citrine centres and accented by diamonds, mounted in 14k gold
Estimate: $500-$700
Lot DetailsLot 554
A Sapphire, Diamond and White Gold Ring, Birks
The floral cluster set with navette-shaped sapphires weighing approximately 3.00 carats, accented by round diamonds, mounted in 18k white gold, size 5 3/4
Estimate: $600-$800
Lot DetailsLot 587
A Diamond and Gold Pendant/Clip Brooch
The large highly sculpted pair of textured flowers with elongated stems, accented by rows of round diamonds, mounted in polished 18k gold
Estimate: $1,100-$1,500
Lot DetailsLot 697
A Garnet and Gold Brooch
The stylised oval sunflower centering tiered rows of garnets and framed by polished petals, mounted in 18k gold
Estimate: $500-$800
Lot Details