A set of antique natural pearl and diamond jewelry. Estimate $45,000 – $65,000. Unsold . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
Comprising two concentric old-cut diamond circles, centering upon a button-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 11.15-12.80 x 9.40 mm, enhanced by old-cut diamond collets, suspending a baroque-shaped pearl, measuring approximately 15.05 x 9.55 x 8.85 mm, with old-cut diamond cap, a pair of ear pendants en suite, suspending baroque drop-shaped natural pearls, measuring approximately 16.60 x 9.80 x 9.20 mm and 17.00 x 10.15 x 8.85 mm, circa 1895, 3 ins. (brooch), mounted in platinum-topped gold
Accompanied by report no. 81107 dated 14 July 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that thepearls are natural saltwater pearls with no indications of artificial colour modification
Christie's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 20 October 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza