Pair of 18 Karat White Gold, Coral, Colored Stone and Diamond Earrings, Michele della Valle

The "his and hers" skulls composed of carved white coral, their hats and accessories set with numerous round rubies, sapphires, green garnets and pink sapphires, suspended from round diamonds weighing .85 carat, signed MDV. With signed box.

In good condition. The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VS clarity. The green garnets are medium light to medium green and are eye clean. The rubies are range from medium to deep red to medium to deep slightly purplish red and their clarity ranges from eye-clean to lightly included. The sapphires are medium light to medium slightly violetish blue and range eye-clean to lightly included. The pink sapphires are a richly saturated bright pink and eye clean. The white coral, with subtle pink mottling. Both skulls with polyp holes; one with a discolored fissure to the reverse, the other with significant cracking and losses, all of which appear to be intentional design elements. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry department before bidding.
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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