A ‘Navaratna’ gem-set pendant by Pippa Small, the rectangular panel inset with three rows of rough-cut diamonds and a single ruby, suspended from a cable-link chain with flowerhead drop, stamped ‘750’, pendant length 26mm, chain length 65cm. £600-£800

‘Navaratna’, meaning Nine Gems, is an ancient amulet found throughout Asia. It is believed that the nine auspicious gems have a special connection to each of the nine planets.