Lot 2064. A Magnificent Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Ear Pendants. Estimate HK$16,000,000 - HK$25,000,000 ($2,000,000-3,200,000). Price Realized HK$21,400,000 ($2,772,856) © Christie's Image 2014

Each set with a grey or white natural pearl drop measuring approximately 14.9 - 15.0 x 21.5 mm or 15.1 - 15.7 x 19.9 mm, joined to the brilliant and single-cut diamond cap, to the natural grey or cream button pearl surmount measuring approximately 9.5 x 8.1 or 9.4 - 9.7 x 8.0 mm, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum, 3.8 cm long

Accompanied by report no. 73516 dated 26 March 2014 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the analysed properties confirm the authenticity of these four saltwater natural pearls; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the pair of natural pearl ear-pendants possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The four natural pearls in this pair of ear-pendants have been carefully selected in opposite colours resulting in a very attractive design. With their impressive size and perfect drop-shape, these two natural pearls are truly very outstanding and exceptional. Furthermore these two pearls exhibit a subtle light brownish grey and white colour, combined with a very fine pearl lustre, which greatly contributes to the beauty of these natural pearls. The combination of well-balanced trace elements found in all four pearls is characteristic for saltwater pearls. Assembling a matching selection of natural pearls of this size and quality is very rare, and thus these ear-pendants with the pair of impressive pearls can be considered a very exceptional treasure of nature (2)

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