Fine Jewellery - 27th April 2017

Lot 1927

A pair of late Victorian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings

Estimate £5,000 - £7,000 | Hammer £4500

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Description

A pair of late Victorian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the small button-shaped pearls suspend diamond bows and a drop-shaped natural pearl suspended within the 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.