Three pairs of cultured pearl and diamond ear clips

One of foliate design, each ear clip set with a baroque cultured pearl and brilliant-cut diamonds; another set with drop shaped cultured pearls, marquise-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, French assay and maker's marks; the last set with button shaped cultured pearls within a frame of oval and marquise-shaped diamonds.

The first pair of ear clips with Italian maker's marks, stamped 18K for 18 carat gold and inscribed Italy. Baroque cultured pearls of white body colour, with rosé and green overtones, some cracks, scratches and minor blemishes. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. One pair with French maker's marks and French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Oval to drop shaped cultured pearls of white body colour, with good skin and lustre, minor growth marks. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats, on average H-J colour, SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Little signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition. Button shaped pearls of white body colour, with rosé and green overtones, with good skin and lustre, minor growth marks. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats. Little signs of wear to the metal. In very good condition.
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