Much as we covet Van Cleef & Arpels’ day-to-day pieces, where the 120-year-old French jewellery house really shines is with creative whoppers such as this whimsical flamingo brooch with diamonds, pink sapphires, spessartite garnet, onyx and a 26.73-carat cushion-cut mandarin garnet. Our favourite from the California Reverie collection, this piece was inspired by West Coast sunsets and 1960s Californian vibe. Price on request. www.vancleefarpels.com