• Magnificent Jewels auction at Christies

    Sale 12183

    Magnificent Jewels

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    7 December 2016

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    • A PAIR OF EMERALD, DIAMOND AND
    Lot 147

    A PAIR OF EMERALD, DIAMOND AND GOLD SHELL EAR CLIPS, BY VERDURA

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    USD 8,750

    Estimate

    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    A PAIR OF EMERALD, DIAMOND AND GOLD SHELL EAR CLIPS, BY VERDURA
    Each designed as an 18k gold turbo shell, decorated with bezel-set circular-cut diamonds and emeralds, terminating on either end with an oval cabochon emerald, 1 1/4 ins., mounted in 18k gold, in a Verdura black box
    Signed Verdura

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