Very Fine Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendent Ear Clips

Each suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.55 x 14.65mm and 11.20 x 15.10mm respectively, embellished with single-cut diamonds, to a cluster top set with marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds weighing 15.46 carats in total, mounted in platinum and white gold, top signed HW.

Accompanied by GIA reports:numbered 6201343416, stating that the 2.01 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity;numbered 1208535543, stating that the 2.01 carat diamond is E Colour, VS1 Clarity;numbered 2147416127, stating that the 2.01 carat diamond is F Colour, VVS2 Clarity;numbered 2214592356, stating that the 2.00 carat diamond is D Colour, VVS2 Clarity;numbered 2175503828, dated 16 June 2016, stating that the 1.57 carat diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless;numbered 5171488622, stating that the 1.50 carat diamond is E Colour, VVS1 Clarity;numbered 5171095084, stating that the 1.22 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity;numbered 2156925228, dated 14 June 2016, stating that the 1.11 carat diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless;numbered 2151418320, stating that the 1.03 carat diamond is D Colour, VS2 Clarity; andnumbered 1176177271, stating that the 1.00 carat diamond is D Colour, VS1 Clarity.Also accompanied by SSEF report numbered 87564, dated 14 September 2016, stating that the pearls are natural saltwater pearls. For further details, please refer to the reports. Both surmounts signed HW. Stamped PT900 for platinum and OR for white gold. Remaining diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 0.80 carat in total, are on average F colour and VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Pearls are drop shape, of white body colour, with rosé and green overtones, and very good surface lustre. Very minor blemish commonly seen on pearls and not visible without magnification. Signs of normal wear to the metal. Overall in very good condition.
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Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 87564, dated 14 September 2016, stating that both pearls are natural saltwater pearls; further accompanied by a SSEF letter stating that '...Assembling a matching pair of saltwater natural pearls of this size and quality is rare and exceptional'. Also accompanied by ten GIA reports, stating that the diamonds ranging from 2.01 to 1.00 carat are D to F Colour, IF to VS2 Clarity.