A pair of sapphire and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013

Each set with an oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 9.45 and 8.09 carats, within a brilliant and pear-shaped diamond surround, joined to the brilliant-cut diamond floral surmount, mounted in platinum,4.0 cm long. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, No. NY45237. Price Realized $190,271

Accompanied by report no. CS 53781 A and B dated 21 February 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that based on available gemological information, it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the sapphires weighing 9.45 and 8.09 carat are natural, no gemological evidence of heat, clarity enhancement: none 

Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS.28 May 2013. Convention Hall - http://www.christies.com