Very attractive pair of emerald and diamond pendent ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970 - Photo Sotheby's

Each suspending a detachable pendant set with a pear-shaped emerald weighing 14.37 and 14.53 carats respectively, within a two row border of brilliant-cut diamonds, from a later added surmount of cluster design set with brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, pendants signed VCA and numbered, surmounts with maker's marks. Estimation: 375,000 - 650,000 CHF

Accompanied by an SSEF report no. 65235, stating that emeralds are of Colombian origin, with minor to moderate clarity enhancement.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 14 nov. 2012 www.sothebys.com