Cleef & Arpels ballerina clip was bought for $422,500 at a Christies’ sale despite an estimated price of $80,000 to $120,000.

Van Cleef & Arpels  first began to create ballerina clips in the 1940s in celebration of dancers and their steps.

The ballerina clip which sold for such a high sum at Christies on 21 October dates from 1942 and represents famous ballerina Maria Camargo. The clip incorporates a pear-shaped diamond, rubies and emeralds.

Freshwater seed pearls are actually strung together on this 2 ¾ (7cm) choker with an extension chain that can be adjusted to fit all sorts of neck sizes.  The hard is actually a touch of the rare Welsh gold – as usually that can really only be found in all of the Clogau collections.

The greatest thing?  This little beauty is on sale!  £300 is the price, which is actually one hundred off!  You should absolutely jump on this deal!