Jewellery - 28th April 2016
Lot 1393
A pair of natural saltwater pearl and diamond drop earrings
Estimate £50,000 - £70,000
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Description
A pair of natural saltwater pearl and diamond drop earrings, the drop-shaped pearls weigh 13.41 and 13.79cts and suspend from millegrain-set diamond caps and palmette design diamond mounts. In leather and silk-lined case.
Accompanied by report number 83684 dated 26th January 2016 from SSEF, Switzerland stating that the two pearls are natural saltwater:
A: 6.4g, slightly baroque, drop-shaped, drilled. measuring approximately 8.70 - 12.10 x 18.90mm, approximately 13ct (52 grains) slightly cream in colour.
B: 6.4g, slightly baroque, drop-shaped, twice drilled measuring approximately 10.20 x 12.10 x 19.00mm, approximately 14ct (56 grains), light cream in colour.
Accompanied by report number 5775-2983 dated 10th September 2015 from GCS, London stating that the pearls measure 13.79ct and 13.41ct, are cream in colour and are natural saltwater pearls with no indications of treatment.
* The biggest pearl presents two plugged drill holes partially hidden behind the longest 'claws'.
**The smallest pearl is fully drilled and presents a small metal insert.