A charming pair of emerald, diamond and coloured diamond 'snow peas' ear pendants, by Cindy Chao
Lot 1939. A charming pair of 29.49 and 26.81 carats Colombian emerald, diamond and coloured diamond 'snow peas' ear pendants, by Cindy Chao. Estimate HKD 3,800,000 - HKD 5,800,000 (US$480,000-750,000). Price realised HKD 6,300,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Each designed as a snow pea pavé-set throughout with circular and oval-shaped diamonds, centering upon a cabochon emerald, weighing approximately 29.49 and 26.81 carats, to the circular-cut yellow diamond string, mounted in titanium, 8.3 cm, in black Cindy Chao case
Please note that the coloured diamonds have not been tested for natural colour
Signed Cindy Chao, 2015MPXVII
Accompanied by two reports nos. 15037308 and 15037307 dated 8 March 2015 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that emeralds are of Colombia origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement
Eight reports dated from 2 July 2014 to 22 January 2015 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that eight oval-shaped diamonds weighing 1.03 to 0.50 carat, range from D to E colour, VVS1 to VVS2 clarity
Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, 30 May 2017, Convention Hall