Lot 256. Pair of 5.72 and 5.24 carats Diamond Pendent Earrings. Estimate 5,500,000 - 6,500,000 HKD. © 2021 Sotheby's

Each set with an oval diamond weighing 5.72 and 5.24 carats respectively, suspended from the single-cut diamond surmount, hook fittings.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 2185082633, dated 3 November 2021, stating that the 5.72 carat diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless; further accompanied by a diamond type classification letter stating that the diamond is determined to be Type IaB diamond. Type IaB diamonds are a very rare variety, accounting for less than 1% of all the gem diamonds.

Also accompanied by GIA report no. 6193773110, dated 15 October 2019, stating that the 5.24 carat diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless; further accompanied by a diamond type classification letter stating that the diamond is determined to be Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency.