A collection of gold and hardstone jewels, comprising: a Victorian 18ct gold swivel pendant set with oval sections of bloodstone and carnelian, length 3.9cm, British hallmarks; a gold ring set with carnelian, size O1/2; a gold ring set with an oval mixed-cut citrine, size K; a heart-shaped carnelian pendant mounted in gold; an 18ct gold wedding band, size R, British hallmarks; a pair of 9ct gold cufflinks, British hallmarks; a nephrite pendant on a belcher link chain in gold; a gold watch chain; together with a blue enamel and cabochon sapphire ring mounted in gilt silver, size N1/2

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.