Lot 59. A pair of Colombian emerald and diamond earrings, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 400,000. Price realised USD 444,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.

Each suspending a detachable pendant centering upon two rectangular-cut emeralds, within circular-cut diamond surrounds, terminating in a fringe of pear-shaped diamonds, to the surmount set with a rectangular-cut emerald within a circular and pear-shaped diamond surround, the six emeralds weighing a total of approximately 18.93 carats, 2 5/8 ins., mounted in platinum and 18k gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. NY 60796.