Ear Pendants

A pair of tanzanite and diamond ear pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each suspending a drop-shaped tanzanite, from a cushion-cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.93 and 0.91 carats, to the circular-cut diamond surround and French wire, mounted in platinum. Estimate $30,000 – $50,000 With reports 1122499896 and 2125499906 dated 19 and 18 August 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamonds weighing approximately 0.93 and 0.91 carat are D and E color, SI1 and VS2... [Lire la suite]

A pair of 10.17 carats Square-cut Diamonds Ear Pendants. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The two square-cut diamonds each weighing 10.17 carats, suspended from a line of baguette-cut diamonds, to the diamond-set hook, mounted in platinum, 3.8 cm - Estimate CHF700,000 - CHF900,000 ($719,756 - $925,401) Accompanied by report no. 2115322788 dated 29 October 2009 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 10.17 carats is G colour, VS1 clarityReport no. 2115322796 dated 21 April 2010 from the GIA... [Lire la suite]

Jadeite Earrings. France. Circa 1925 platinum, enamel, black onyx & diamond jade drop earrings. Price $21,500 Frank Pollak and Sons. 608 5th Ave. suite 903 New York, NY, 10020. Phone: 1-800-342-3878 - E-Mail: frank@diadust.com Art Déco jadeite & diamond ear pendants. England, 1920's Platinum earpendants set with approx. 1.00 carat of diamonds suspending 2-1/4"carved, "grade A "jadeite plaques with no indications of enhancement. (SSEF report #43848, dated 11/16/2004). Carving is of a... [Lire la suite]

A gold, coral and diamond bangle and pair of ear pendants, by Buccellati. photo image 2009 Christie's Ltd The textured gold hinged cuff with three coral cabochons each set within a white gold and diamond florette with engraved foliate detail; and a pair of ear pendants en suite, mounted in 18k gold and white gold, bracelet 16.2 cm inner circumference, ear pendants 5.7 cm long, in two Buccellati grey leather cases. All signed Buccellati (2). Estimate CHF20,000 - CHF30,000 ($19,835 - $29,752) Price Realized CHF43,750 ($43,210) ... [Lire la suite]

A pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants, by David Webb Each detachable pendant designed as a circular-cut diamond and cabochon ruby tapered openwork hoop, trimmed by hammered 18k gold foliate detail, suspended from a pear-shaped surmount of similar design, mounted in 18k gold and platinum. Signed Webb for David Webb. Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 - Price Realized $30,000 Christie's. New York Jewels. 11 June 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com

A pair of diamond and coral ear pendants, by David Webb Each suspending a detachable pear-shaped cabochon coral drop, within a graduated circular-cut diamond surround, swinging within a detachable graduated circular-cut diamond frame, enhanced by a baguette-cut diamond horizontal band, joined by a circular-cut diamond link to the sugarloaf cabochon coral surmount, within a circular-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum. Signed Webb for David Webb. Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 - Price Realized $35,000 Christie's. New York... [Lire la suite]

A pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants Each set with a drop-shaped emerald, with a pavé-set diamond and baguette-cut fringe cap, suspended from an old mine and baguette-cut diamond geometric motif top with tassel detail, to the old European-cut diamond surmount, mounted in platinum. Estimate$100,000 - $150,000 - Price Realized $116,500 With report no. 0901649/1 and 2 dated 4 February 2009 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the emeralds are natural. Indications of minor clarity enhancement Christie's. New York... [Lire la suite]

A pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants, by Cartier Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 12.93 and 14.14 carats, from an alternating line of circular and baguette-cut diamonds, to the cushion-cut diamond surmount, mounted in platinum, in a Cartier red leather box. Signed Cartier, no. 894595. Estimate $250,000 - $350,000 With reports 0202181 and 0410196 dated 22 February 2002 and 27 October 2004 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with... [Lire la suite]

Urbain VIII - Maffeo Barberini (1568-1644) The antique sapphire and diamond tiara, necklace, ear pendants and brooch once formed part of the jewels of the Barberini family. They were sold as a parure at Christie's Geneva on 18 November 1971 and realised $18,850.The Barberinis were an Italian noble family who rose to prominence in 17th century Rome when Cardinal Maffeo Barberini was elected as Pope Urban VIII. The Barberini Palazzo created by Bernini in 1633 gives evidence of the family's importance and today houses the National... [Lire la suite]

A pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants Each suspending a drop-shaped pearl with rose-cut diamond cap to the trefoil collet and pearl surmount, 3.8 cm long. Estimate £20,000 - £25,000 ($31,660 - $39,575) Accompanied by report No. 17119 dated 13 March 2009 from the AnchorCert laboratory stating that all four pearls were found to be natural (2) Christie's. Jewellery. 10 June 2009. London, King Street www.christies.com