Platinum and Diamond Double-Clip Pendant-Brooch, Jean Schlumberger

Designed as a pair of stylized wings, centering two marquise-shaped diamonds weighing 5.28 and 5.22 carats, accented by round and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats, the detachable carrier further set with marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, both clips signed Schlumberger; circa 1960.

The Collection of Alex & Elisabeth Lewyt, Sotheby's New York, Important Jewels, September 24 2013, lot 509.

In good condition with some very light scratching to the platinum, mainly on the reverse and not evident when worn. The uncertified round and marquise-shaped diamonds range from approximately F-G color, predominantly VS clarity. The two clips are joined together by a detachable carrier, forming a pendant-brooch with dimensions approximately 2 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches. Both clips signed Schlumberger, with length of each clip approximately 1 7/8 inches. Accompanied by GIA report no. 1152471498 stating that the 5.28 carat diamond is E color, VS1 clarity. Together with the original working diagram stating that the diamond may be potentially Internally Flawless. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155471494 stating that the 5.22 carat diamond is E color, VS1 clarity. Provenance: The Collection of Alex & Elisabeth Lewyt, Sotheby's New York, Important Jewels, September 24 2013, lot 509.
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Accompanied by GIA report no. 1152471498 stating that the 5.28 carat diamond is E color, VS1 clarity. Together with the original working diagram stating that the diamond may be potentially Internally Flawless.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155471494 stating that the 5.22 carat diamond is E color, VS1 clarity.