Pair of carved colored stone and diamond earclips, Giované

The foliate clusters decorated in the Mogul style with fluted ruby beads at the center framed by carved emerald and sapphire leaves and smaller ruby leaves at the base, further set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.45 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed Giované.

Signed Giovane and Italy. The carved emeralds weigh 20.17 carats, the rubies 20.56 carats and the sapphires 9.95 carats. All colored stones are of decorative quality and the diamonds are approximately H-J color and VS-SI clarity. Signed Giovane on a plaque recessed underneath the earclip mechanisms. In good condition. Fitted with retractable posts.
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