Pair of Platinum, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Colored Stone Earrings, Raymond Yard

The two carved rock crystal flowerheads within foliate surmounts, set with round, baguette and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.45 carats, accented by round and carved rubies weighing approximately 2.75 carats and carved sapphires weighing approximately 3.30 carats, further set with four round tsavorite garnets, signed Yard.

In very good condition. The carved rubies are a bright slightly pinkish red, semi transparent and moderately included as is typical of the material. The faceted rubies are a vibrant slightly pinkish red, transparent and lightly to moderately included. The carved sapphires are a medium slightly violetish blue, moderately to heavily included. The tsavorite garnets are a lively medium green hue, transparent and eye-clean to lightly included. The diamonds are H-I color, VS-SI clarity. The onyx and rock crystal segments are intact.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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