Pair of black opal and diamond pendant-earclips, Seaman Schepps, circa 1950

The pendants formed of 2 large irregularly shaped opals held within diamond-set foliate claws, supported on double chains surmounted by 2 shield-shaped opals, the whole set with 76 round, single-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, the reverse of the opal pendants studded with small round diamonds, rubies and demantoid garnets, mounted in platinum, signed Seaman Schepps. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD - Lot Sold 33,750 USD

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com