In a two-day exhibition at Godolphin Ballroom, Emirates Towers, Christie's has put on display a private exquisite jewellery collection from a ruling family in the Middle East, worth $20 million (Dh73 million).
Exhibition also features the Gulf Pearl Suite by Harry Winston, which is most amazing part of the private collection. The pearl and diamond necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring set, created in late 1970s, is likely to sell at $4 million (Dh14.7 million).
Millennium Brooch, a mystery-set ruby and diamond piece is sublimely composed of two flower heads that can be worn separately or together. This unique accessory is likely to sell for a minimum of $500,000 (Dh1.8 million) as part of the Van Cleef and Arpels Centennial Tribute sale in Geneva on November 16, 2006.