Fine Jewellery - 27th October 2016
Lot 1812
A pair of Victorian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings
Estimate £8,000 - £12,000
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Description
A pair of Victorian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the small button-shaped pearls suspend diamond bows and a drop-shaped natural pearl within a diamond-set pear-shaped wreath. In silver and gold. 5.2cm long. Case by Austin & Williams.
Accompanied by report number 5776-6595 dated 8th August 2016 from GCS, London stating that the four light grey and cream pearls measure approximately 6.2 x 5.5 x 4.8mm, 5.5 - 5.6 x 5.7mm, 7.8 - 7.9 x 12.4mm and 7.3 - 7.8 x 12.2mm and are natural saltwater pearls with no indications of treatment. The cream coloured drop-shaped pearl is fully drilled.