A pair of sapphire and diamond ear pendants by Harry Winston

Each suspending a detachable pendant, set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 12.45 and 14.61 carats, within a two-tiered graduated circular-cut surround, terminating with a pear-shaped diamond, from a surmount of similar design, set with an oval-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 5.50 and 6.71 carats, mounted in platinum and gold. Signed Winston for Harry Winston. Est. $70,000 - $100,000 - Lot sold $116,500

With four reports, no. 92018312 dated 27 February 2009, no. 92018212 dated 3 March 2009, no. 92018512 dated 2 March 2009, and no. 92018412 dated 3 March 2009 from the AGTA Gemological Testing Center stating that the data obtained during the examination of these sapphires indicates that the probable geographic origin is Sri Lanka. Indications of heating (2)

Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale. 22 April 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009