PAIR OF LAVA CAMEO AND COLOURED DIAMOND EARRINGS, HEMMERLE

Each collet-set with a 19th century carved lava cameo depicting a male and female respectively, possibly Achilles and Ceres, to a surmount and pendant of foliate and ribbon-bow design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds of brown tint and suspending a similarly set drop-shaped pendant, hook fittings, signed Hemmerle, maker's marks.

Signed Hemmerle, stamped with maker's mark GH, Au 750 and Cu for copper. Cameos are stated to be 19th century. The 186 champagne diamonds are stated to weigh 3.77 carats in total and the 114 brown diamonds are stated to weigh 5.63 carats in total. Cameo of male figure with small chip at base. Length of earrings approximately 79mm, combined gross weight approximately 37.6 grams. Overall condition good.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Please note that the diamonds of brown tint have not been tested for natural origin.