Lot 757
  • 757

Pair of Gem-Set and Diamond Earclips, Bulgari

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description

  • Bulgari
  • gold, tourmlaine, peridot, diamonds, amethyst
Bezel-set with two oval-shaped pink tourmalines, framed by cabochon amethysts and peridots, accented by round diamonds, signed Bulgari, with Italian assay and registry marks. With signed box and fitted with retractable posts.

Condition

In good condition, with minor surface scratches to the mounting commensurate with wear. Stamped with Italian assay mark for 18 karat gold. The two tourmalines, calculated to weigh a total of approximately 5.35 carats, are a strongly purplish red color, slightly included. The amethyst cabochons are a medium to medium light violet to violetish purple color, slightly included and with some minor surface abrasions. The peridot cabochons are a medium strongly yellowish green color, slightly included, also with minor surface abrasions visible under close inspection. The diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 1.90 carats, are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. Fitted with retractable posts for wear on both pierced and unpierced ears. Length approximately 1⅝ inch.
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