Sale 5299
London, South Kensington
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21 May 2014
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
A pair of aquamarine and diamond earrings Each rectangular-cut aquamarine to a brilliant-cut diamond three stone terminal and flexible line suspension, mounted in 18ct white gold, post fittings, London hallmark, 4.5cm long
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