Lot 2108. A magnificent pair of 25.49 and 25.31 carats Type IIa diamond ear pendants. Estimate HK$65,000,000 - HK$95,000,000 ($8,420,282 - $12,306,566). Price Realized HK$75,160,000 ($9,738,684) © Christie's Image 2014

Each suspending a pear-shaped diamond weighing 25.49 and 25.31 carats, surmounted by a pear-shaped diamond weighing 2.45 and 2.33 carats, spaced by a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.73 and 0.65 carat, mounted in 18k white gold, 5.1 cm long

Accompanied by two reports nos. 2155849682 and 2155922825 dated 9 January 2014 and 20 March 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 25.49 and 25.31 carat diamonds are D colour, internally flawless clarity, with excellent polish and symmetry

Also accompanied by two supplemental letters from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the 25.49 and 25.31 carat diamonds have been determined to be type IIa. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor, are examples of Type IIa

Accompanied by four reports dated 20 October 2004 to 3 February 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America with the following details:

Report Weight Colour Clarity CutR13678131 2.45 D Internally Flawless Pear
1132867977 2.33 D Internally Flawless Pear
2127999634 0.73 D Internally Flawless Brilliant
1165821523 0.65 D Internally Flawless Brilliant

Christie's. HONG KONG MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 27 May 2014, Convention Hall