Pair of Clam Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Earrings

Each set with a button-shaped clam pearl measuring approximately 13.65mm and 13.60mm respectively, decorated with shield-shaped sapphires, circular-cut diamonds and numerous white pearls, not tested; the sapphires weighing approximately 30.30 carats in total, mounted in 18 karat white gold, with clip and collapsible post fittings.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 1238737077, stating that the pearls are Natural Pearl, Saltwater and GIA report no. 5233738278, stating that the sapphires tested are Natural Sapphires with No Indications of Heating. Please refer to the reports for further details. Stamped 750 for 18 karat white gold, Button shaped clam pearls measuring 13.60mm and 13.65mm, are white colour with faint characteristic flame pattern. Trapeze shaped sapphires estimated to weigh approximately 30.30 carats are medium violetish blue colour of moderate to good saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching when inspected under 10X magnification, and generally not seen with naked eye, as gauged and graded in the mount. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 0.60 carat, on average F colour, about VS clarity as gauged and graded in the mount. 73 seed pearls measure approximately 2.78 to 2.4mm are round shaped, white colour with excellent lustre. Metal in very good condition.
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Accompanied by GIA report numbered 5233738278, dated 14 September 2016, stating that the two sapphires randomly tested are natural, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by GIA report numbered 1238737077, dated 14 September 2016, stating that the two button-shaped clam pearls are natural saltwater pearls, with no indications of treatment.

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