A colored diamond and diamond monkey brooch

A colored diamond and diamond monkey brooch. Photo Bonhams 2012

Designed as pair of embracing monkeys with pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds and yellow diamonds, accentuated with round brilliant-cut ruby eyes; estimated total diamond weight: 13.05 carats; mounted in eighteen karat gold; length: 1 3/4in., (colored diamonds not tested for origin of color) - Lot 92. Estimate:  US$ 5,000 – 7,000. Sold for US$ 6,875 (€6,137)

Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 12 Dec 2012 12:00 EST, NEW YORK