A pair of extremely rare natural pearl and diamond ear pendants
A pair of extremely rare natural pearl and diamond ear pendants. Price Realized CHF2,363,750 ($2,442,542). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
The two baroque drop-shaped natural pearls, weighing approximately 261.66 and 216.37 grains, each with a diamond-set cap, to the circular-cut diamond collet surmount, mounted in platinum, 5.5 cm - Estimate CHF1,200,000 - CHF2,400,000 ($1,262,680 - $2,525,361)
Accompanied by report no. 66997 dated 4 March 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the pearls are natural saltwater pearls, and an Appendix for an 'Exceptional Pair of Natural Pearl' indicating that 'Assembling a pair of natural pearls of this size and quality is rare and exceptional.'
CHRISTIE'S. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 15 May 2013, Geneva