Lot 1732, Important Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earclips, Cartier, Paris, 1949. Estimate 6,300,000 — 7,000,000 HKD (728,306 - 809,229 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.

Each suspending a drop-shaped white or grey natural pearl measuring approximately 14.65 - 15.65 x 16.50mm and 13.05 - 15.50 x 17.80mm, to the fan-shaped surmount set with circular-cut and baguette diamonds together weighing approximately 5.00 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered 01486, Circa 1949. 

Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 71772, dated 27 November 2013, stating that the two pearls are saltwater natural pearls, with no indications of artificial colour modification; also accompanied by an appendix letter stating that 'assembling a pair of ear-pendants with natural pearls of this size and quality is rare and exceptional.'
Further accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticity numbered GE2004-125 and dated 22 November 2004.

Also accompanied by a fitted box. 

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong, 05 avr. 2016, 02:00 PM