Lot 229. An impressive pair of 49.59 and 48.73 carats Colombian emerald and diamond earrings. Estimate CHF800,000 – CHF1,200,000 ($822,727 - $1,234,091). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

Each oval cabochon emerald, weighing approximately 49.59 and 48.73 carats, to the line of graduated octagonal step-cut emeralds, interspersed with baguette-cut diamonds, 6.5 cm, mounted in gold 

Accompanied by report no. 84639 dated 9 March 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of both emeralds is Colombia, the 49.59 carat emerald with no indications of clarity modification, the 48.73 carat emerald with minor amount of oil.

Christie's. GENEVA MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 18 May 2016, Geneva