Pair of Platinum and Diamond Earclips, Harry Winston, Circa 1954

Designed as cascades of baguette diamonds weighing 1.32 carats, supporting pear-shaped diamonds weighing 12.70 carats, unsigned.

In good condition with gentle surface wear to the mountings. The scroll motif fronts designed to sit on top of the earlobe; the hinged cascade backs designed to appear from behind the lobe. Images available upon request. Set with 16 pear-shaped and 46 baguette diamonds approximately E to G color, VS-SI clarity. The pendants with nice movement when worn. Fit comfortably and securely. Unsigned, but authenticated by Harry Winston. Copy of the 1954 Winston appraisal available upon request.
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