Pair Of Silver, Gold And Chrysoberyl Pendent Earrings, Portuguese, Second Half of The 18th Century

Each centring on a stylised bow design, suspending a navette-shaped pendent drop set to the centre with a quatrefoil motif, to a similarly shaped surmount, set with foil backed mixed-cut chrysoberyl, later hoop fittings. Estimate 4,000—5,000 GBP - Lot Sold 8,125 GBP.

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 17 Dec 08. London. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com