A Pair of Platinum and Diamond Spray Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, with Detachable Cultured Pearl and Diamond Drops. Estimate $ 50,000-70,000. © 2015 Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc.

consisting of cluster settings containing two pear shape diamonds weighing approximately 2.80 carats total and 42 marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 24.86 carats total, together with later detachable drop pendants, not by Van Cleef & Arpels, containing two pearls measuring approximately 13.60 x 12.85 mm and 13.85 x 13.30 mm respectively, the pearls suspended from pave set cap and cluster settings containing four marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.56 carat total, and 44 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.46 carats total. Inscribed: 1964 VAN CLEEF & ARPELS N.Y. 34902. Accompanied by a pouch signed Van Cleef & Arpels.

Pear Shape Diamond Characteristics (graded in setting): Color: H-I - Clarity: One stone VS2, one stone SI2 

Marquise Cut Diamond Characteristics (graded in setting): Color: F-J - Clarity: VS1-SI1 with the vast majority VS 

Pearl Characteristics: White body color, high luster, little to no blemish. 

Pave Set Cap Diamond Characteristics (graded in setting): Color: F-H - Clarity: VS1-SI1 

All diamonds throughout have good to excellent cut proportions.

 Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.  Important Jewelry / Estate of Rita Dee Hassenfel. September 16 2015 5:30 PM - contact jewelrycr@lesliehindman.com