Sale 2253
New York
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15 October 2008
Price realised
USD 13,750
Estimate
A PAIR OF PEARL AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS Each designed as an openwork triangular plaque, centering upon a graduated line of pearls, with single-cut diamond trim, suspending a pearl drop, mounted in platinum, in a brown leather fitted case With report 2105175146 dated 3 September 2008 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the pearls are natural
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Please note that this lot is accompanied by an additional report 2105175146 dated 3 September 2008 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the pearls are natural.
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