Lot Essay
Cf. Christie's New York, October 26, 1983, lot 477 for a similar pair of earclips that sold for US$93,500 (£61,500)
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A PAIR OF IMPORTANT PEARL AND DIAMOND EARCLIPS
Each button pearl of 79.74 (19.93 carats) and 88.72 grains (22.17 carats) to the brilliant-cut diamond surmounts
Accompanied by report No 975553 dated 13 July 2004 from the Precious Stone Laboratory, London, stating that the pearls were found to be natural (2)
Each button pearl of 79.74 (19.93 carats) and 88.72 grains (22.17 carats) to the brilliant-cut diamond surmounts
Accompanied by report No 975553 dated 13 July 2004 from the Precious Stone Laboratory, London, stating that the pearls were found to be natural (2)
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