Modelled as a predatory chameleon on a branch, the brooch centring on an oval sapphire weighing 11.58 carats, the chameleon decorated with oval and circular-cut tsavorite garnets, sapphires and yellow diamonds, to a round cabochon ruby-set eye and brilliant-cut diamond-set tongue, the textured gold branch highlighted by rose-cut diamonds, a flower set with oval cabochon pink sapphire-set petals and a brilliant-cut brown diamond, to the leaves set with a carved jadeite cabochon of translucent bright emerald green colour and two carved icy jadeite cabochons of good translucency, to the obverse embellished with a spider and beetle decorated with an oval pink sapphire, circular-cut rubies and diamonds, the coloured diamonds and diamonds together weighing approximately 2.60 carats, the tsavorite garnets together weighing approximately 5.70 carats, the rubies and pink sapphires together weighing approximately 5.95 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened and yellow gold, signed.
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MAGGIE WANG For almost a decade, Taiwanese jewellery designer Maggie Wang has been engaging in creating jewel designs. Her inspiration comes from keen observation of everyday life. She transforms the unique radiance and characteristics of every gemstone into remarkable creations. Her designs span from nature-inspired themes to bold geometric patterns. To be offered this season by Tiancheng International is sapphire and gem-set “Desire” brooch (Lot 73) designed by Maggie Wang. Centring on a 11.58-carat Sri Lankan unheated “Royal Blue” sapphire and adorned with coloured gems, jadeite and diamonds, the brooch is modeled as a chameleon preying on a branch. Wang painstakingly selects an untreated sapphire and skillfully turns the silk into a prey. This enticing piece is a lifelike depiction of the moment of predation, demonstrating the desire of the chameleon.