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Bright
blossoms
Arranged as a bunch of sunflowers, green chalcedony, ruby and moonstone evoke a beautiful floral rainbow. Estimate: £260-360
Sparkling
constellation
Thinking about showing a bit more flesh as the weather warms up? Deck yourself in this mid-20th century necklace of classic amethysts and pearls, with smaller imitation pearls adding even more pearlescence. Estimate: £260-360
At Liberty
These geometric ear clips and brooch may well put you in mind of Scandinavian design, but they hail from good old Liberty of London. Estimate: £60-90
Get glowing
Worn as a pendant or a traditional fob, this highly polished chalcedony swivel fob mounted in a pierced, scalloped gold pedestal glows when held to the light and will catch the sun beautifully. Estimate: £70-100
New hope
This stickpin is the very epitome of springtime. The song thrush has built a nest of gold, with three cultured pearl eggs within speaking
of rebirth and the new year ahead. Stickpins can be worn simply as a brooch, to pin a scarf or as a hat accessory. Estimate: £70-100
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