King Farouk of Egypt's Rare Personal Jewels To Be Auctioned At Sotheby's London

London-headquartered auction house Sotheby’s is busy this summer auctioning some of the finest pieces of jewelry dating back from the 1920s to modern contemporary designs. Dated June 6, the Fine Jewels auction in London will see a distinguished selection of jewels with royal touch including three exquisite pieces that were formerly commissioned by HRH King Farouk of Egypt The three jewelry pieces include a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond brooch, tie pins and cufflinks and a diamond purse handle. One of the king’s favorite jewels is the diamond brooch, designed as a bird perched on a coral branch, by Van Cleef & Arpels to be sold for a price between $1,050 to $2,150 (£700 to £1,500). Cufflinks and tie pin mounted with coins illustrating King Farouk’s face and another tie pin with its top decorated with a crown set with calibré-cut rubies and single-cut diamonds will also be auctioned for an estimated price . Source