Vintage Watches Collection : A ruby and diamond novelty brooch, by Cartier. Modelled as a violin, the calibré-cut ruby belly with diamond fingerboard and tailpiece, to the pavé-set diamond ribs, one side opening to reveal a watch with circular dial, Roman numerals and quartz movement, together with its bow, 1989, violin 6.8 cm, bow 8.0 cm, mounted in gold. Estimate: $10,000-15,000. This lot is offered in the Magnificent Jewels sale on 18 May at Christie’s Geneva

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A ruby and diamond novelty brooch, by Cartier. Modelled as a violin, the calibré-cut ruby belly with diamond fingerboard and tailpiece, to the pavé-set diamond ribs, one side opening to reveal a watch with circular dial, Roman numerals and quartz movement, together with its bow, 1989, violin 6.8 cm, bow 8.0 cm, mounted in gold. Estimate: $10,000-15,000. This lot is offered in the Magnificent Jewels sale on 18 May at Christie’s Geneva