Lot 525. Very attractive pair of 14.37 and 14.53 carats Colombian emerald and diamond pendent ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970. Estimate 375,000 — 650,000 CHF. Lot sold 530,500 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's 2012

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.

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

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 14 Nov 2012