Important Pair of diamond pendent earrings, Harry Winston, circa 1975

Each surmount designed as a cluster of pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds, two of the pear-shaped stones weighing respectively 2.24 and 2.76 carats, suspending a detachable pendant set with a marquise- and a pear-shaped diamond, the pear-shaped stones weighing respectively 8.43 and 8.91 carats, mounted in platinum, unsigned, maker's marks for Jacques Timey. Estimate Upon Request

Accompanied by four GIA reports: nos. 1102517646 and 1102517644 stating that the diamonds weighing 2.24 and 2.76 carats are D Colour, VS2 and VS1 Clarity respectively; nos. 1102517467 and 1102517470 stating that the diamonds weighing 8.43 and 8.91 carats are both D Colour, VVS2 Clarity.

Together with GIA worksheets stating that the 8.43 and 8.91 carat diamonds may be Potentially Flawless after repolishing.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's