PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND HELICONIA EARRINGS

156,000 USD Designed as cascading foliate motifs composed of pear-shaped rubies, topped with graduating marquise-shaped diamonds, outlined by round diamonds, each with a line of round diamonds continuing on the reverse.

In excellent condition. Inscribed 750 for 18 karat gold. Also inscribed BMD and with a maker's mark 'F'. One earring inscribed 8.73, the other inscribed 8.56, referring to the carat weights of the rubies. The rubies are medium deep strongly purplish pink, loupe clean to slightly included. The diamonds, stated to weigh a total of approximately 20.13 carats, are E-G color, VVS-VS clarity. Length each approximately 3 inches. Fitted with posts and hinged backings.