Superb pair of diamond pendent earrings

Each anchoring a marquise-shaped diamond weighing 8.56 and 8.02 carats, surmounted by a straight-line bar pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. Estimate 11,000,000—14,000,000 HKD

NOTE: Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 2105515288 and 2105515289, dated 6 February and 27 January 2009, stating that the 8.56 and 8.02 carat diamonds are D colour, Flawless clarity, with Excellent Polish and Symmetry; also accompanied by GIA grading reports stating that both diamonds have been determined to be Type IIa diamonds, type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. 07 Apr 09. Hong Kong www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's