Sale 2393
Hong Kong
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28 November 2007
Price realised
HKD 487,500
Estimate
A COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS Each set with an oval-shaped light yellow diamond weighing approximately 4.26 and 4.62 carats within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum and 18k gold (2)
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