Magnificent Jewels

Magnificent Jewels

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From a Private Collection

Marina B

Unique pair of gem set and diamond ear clips, ‘Cacatoes’, circa 1989

Auction Closed

November 13, 11:17 AM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 40,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Each designed as a cockatoo composed of a polished citrine head and onyx beak, the oval diamond eye accented by a cabochon ruby pupil, the crest set with brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow tint and polished carnelian, the wings inlaid with mother-of-pearl and pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Marina B, numbered, maker’s marks for Marina B, French assay marks for gold, ear clip fittings detachable, brooch fittings deficient.


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

Cf.: Viviane Jutheau de Witt, Marina B - The Art of Jewellery Design, Milan, 2003, pg. 187, for the Cacatoes ear clips, which are a one-of-a-kind creation.