An important pair of 3.98 and 3.75 carats Colombian emerald, 4.41 and 3.79 carats Kashmir sapphire and diamond ear pendants
Lot 2078. An important pair of 3.98 and 3.75 carats Colombian emerald, 4.41 and 3.79 carats Kashmir sapphire and diamond ear pendants. Estimate HKD 6,000,000 - HKD 8,000,000 (US$750,000-1,000,000). Price realised HKD 7,300,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Each set with an octagonal-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 3.98 and 3.75 carats, within a trapeze and baguette-cut diamond surround, to the cushion-shaped sapphire surmount, weighing approximately 4.41 and 3.79 carats, enhanced by baguette-cut diamonds, joined by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, 3.6 cm.
Accompanied by report no. 1086743 A and B dated 29 August 2017from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the sapphires are of Kashmir origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement.
Report no. 1086742 A and B dated 29 August 2017 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the emeralds are of Colombia origin, with no clarity enhancement.
Reports nos. 88089 and 85915 dated 4 October 2016 and 19 May 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphires are of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating.
Reports nos. 92485 and 89874 dated 29 May 2017 and 23 January 2017 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the emeralds are of Colombia origin, with no indications of clarity modification in fissures at the time of testing
Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong