Rare and fine pair of sapphire and diamond pendent earrings. Photo Sotheby's

Each suspending on an oscillating cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 7.75 and 6.27 carats respectively, within a frame set with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds altogether weighing approximately 9.30 carats, surmounted by a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.34 and 2.37 carats respectively, mounted in platinum. ESTIMATE 9,500,000-12,000,000 HKD

NOTE: Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 1007209 and 1007210, and AGL reports numbered CS 42323 and CS42324, stating that the 6.27 and 7.75 carat sapphires are natural, of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Sapphires which have not been heated are scarce; also accompanied by a separate AGL JewelFolio, stating that "such a well matched pair of Kashmir sapphires possessing such a combination of attributes as superior color, uncommon clarity and well-proportioned cut, is very rare."; further accompanied by a duplicated GIA report numbered 11347430, dated 30 November 2000, stating that the 2.34 carat diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 03 Apr 2012 www.sothebys.com