Attractive Pair of emerald and diamond earrings, Cartier, circa 1960

Each suspending a detachable emerald drop highlighted with circular-cut diamonds, from a drop shaped surmount set to the centre with a pear-shaped diamond within a radiating border of pear-shaped, circular-cut and baguette diamonds, clip fittings, signed Cartier and numbered.

Signed Cartier, numbered Pat 2.557200. Emeralds each measuring approximately 13.53 x 14.83 mm and 13.15 x 14.40 mm, estimated to weigh approximately 40.00 carats in total, medium to dark green, typical crystal inclusions visible to naked eye, some surface reaching. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 7.50 carats, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of little wear to the metal, in good condition.
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