A pair of diamond and vari-gem set earrings, each heart-shaped panel of hammered finish, centred with an oval mixed-cut amethyst in collet setting, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds and a cabochon pink stone, on post and hinged clip fittings, yellow precious metal mounted, length 2.3cm
Sold for £650
Estimated at £300 - £500
A pair of diamond and vari-gem set earrings, each heart-shaped panel of hammered finish, centred with an oval mixed-cut amethyst in collet setting, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds and a cabochon pink stone, on post and hinged clip fittings, yellow precious metal mounted, length 2.3cm
Of modern manufacture, with surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips to the mounts and gemstones, commensurate for use. The mounts have patchy tarnishing and the hinged clips are functioning, having white metal pins to the hinges. The pink stones are possibly pink tourmalines but are too small to test, both contain fissure and fracture inclusions. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, total diamond weight approximately 0.08ct. Width of panels 2.45cm. The mounts don't appear to be marked and are untested for metal standard. Gross weight approximately 25.8gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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