A pair of art deco sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, circa 1930. Photo courtesy Bonhams.
Each brilliant-cut diamond demi-lune-shaped surmount suspending a cushion-shaped sapphire drop, weighing 6.84 and 6.31 carats, connected by baguette and brilliant-cut diamond connectors, terminating in a baguette-cut diamond tassel, diamonds approximately 3.20 carats total. Estimate£25,000 - 35,000 (€30,000 - 42,000)
Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the sapphire weighing 6.84 carats is of Madagascan origin, with no evidence of heat treatment. Report number 13100227, dated 22 October 2013.
Accompanied by a report from Gübelin stating that the sapphire weighing 6.31 carats is of Burmese origin, with no evidence of heat treatment. Report number 13100226, dated 22 October 2013/
Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY INCLUDING SELECTED JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD. London, New Bond Street. 5 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com