Highly Important Pair of octagonal step-cut sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, Harry Winston, circa 1975

Each detachable surmount set with an octagonal step-cut sapphire weighing respectively 16.43 and 17.21 carats, embellished with pear-shaped diamonds, suspending a larger sapphire, weighing respectively 22.52 and 17.72 carats, bordered with similar and marquise-shaped stones, mounted in platinum, unsigned, maker's marks for Jacques Timey. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 53116 stating that the four sapphires are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Est. 600,000—950,000 CHF

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's.