A pair of cut-cornered modified rectangular-cut fancy yellow diamond ear studs

Each set with a cut-cornered modified rectangular-cut fancy yellow diamond, weighing approximately 5.19 and 5.38 carats, mounted in 18k gold. Est. $70,000 - $90,000 - Lot sold $92,500

With reports 16856134 and 16856132 dated 14 and 11 February 2008 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamonds are fancy yellow, natural color, VS1 clarity.

Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009