A group of jewellery and components,comprising: two emerald set clusters, diameter 1.6cm; two lengths of curb link chain; eight rows of cultured freshwater rice pearls; a quantity of single cultured pearl earrings, with post and screw fittings; two pear shaped ruby set collets; four round mixed cut emerald set collets; and three heart shaped panels grain set with brilliant cut diamonds (a lot)(VAT charged on hammer price)

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.