A 19th century pair of pearl and diamond ear-clips

Each pear-shaped pearl drop 11.4 and 11.3mm with scalloped diamond and millegrain detailed cap spaced by a brilliant-cut diamond to a floral style surmount centring a cushion-shaped diamond within a border of circular-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-topped gold, diamonds approximately 3.80 carats total, length 3.8cm. Sold for HK$420,000 plus Premium and tax

Footnote : Accompanied by a certificate from the International Gemological Institute, stating that the two pearls are natural and of cream translucent colour with a rosé overtone. Report number M3J16537, dated 10th September 2007.

This lot is accompanied by a certificate from the International Gemological Institute, stating that the two pearls are natural and of cream translucent colour with a rosé overtone. Report number M3J16537, dated 10th September 2007.

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Bonhams.Fine Jewellery and Jadeite, 27 Nov 2007. JW Marriott Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong