Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1900 - photo Sotheby's

Each circular-cut diamond suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.85 x 12.30 x 15.30mm and 12.00 x 12.10 x 16.80mm respectively, capped with a foliate surmount millegrain-set with a circular-cut and rose diamonds, screw back fittings. Estimate: 180,000 - 280,000 CHF; Lot Sold: 386,500 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 62923, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 14 Nov 2012 www.sothebys.com