Pair of diamond and rubellite pendant-earrings

The tops set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats, supporting 2 elongated pear-shaped rubellites framed by small round diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, surmounted by 2 marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, mounted in 18 karat white gold. Estimate 15,000—20,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's