Pair of emerald and diamond cufflinks

Each of floral design, the centre set with a cabochon emerald, the petals set with brilliant-cut diamonds, each terminal of the batton accented with a similarly cut diamond, to a baton back link with curb-link connecting chain, were previously designed as earrings and later altered to cufflinks.

Cf: 'Renata Tebaldi', by Stefano Papi, Electa, Milano, 2007, page 196 for an image of Tebaldi wearing the lot as earrings.

Emeralds of medium green, transparent, typical inclusions and some surface reaching inclusions visible to the naked eye, light abrasions to surfaces consistent with wear. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.00-3.50 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VS on average. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Have been converted into cufflinks from a pair of earrings. In good condition.
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