A pair of art deco natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1925
Lot 135 – A pair of art deco natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1925. Photo Bonhams
Each old brilliant-cut diamond surmount suspending an articulated chandelier pendant, pierced and set with old brilliant, single and rose-cut and half-moon-shaped diamonds, with a central natural pearl drop capped by rose-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, diamonds approximately 5.40 carats total, later hook fittings, length 5.4cm (2). Estimate: $230,000 – $310,000
Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 69255, dated 29 July 2013.
Accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater. Report number 08084, dated 2 July 2013.
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery. London, New Bond Street. 18 Sep 2013 - www.bonhams.com