Important Pair of diamond pendent earrings, Harry Winston, circa 1975

Each surmount designed as a cluster of pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds, two of the pear-shaped stones weighing respectively 2.24 and 2.76 carats, suspending a detachable pendant set with a marquise- and a pear-shaped diamond, the pear-shaped stones weighing respectively 8.43 and 8.91 carats, mounted in platinum, unsigned, maker's marks for Jacques Timey.

Stamped Pt 950 for platinum and numbered 8014, maker's marks for Jacques Timey, importer of Harry Winston. Accompanied by four GIA reports: nos. 1102517646 and 1102517644 stating that two diamonds weighing 2.24 and 2.76 carats are D Colour, VS2 and VS1 Clarity respectively; nos. 1102517467 and 1102517470 stating that the diamonds weighing 8.43 and 8.91 carats are both D Colour, VVS2 Clarity and may be potentially Flawless after repolishing. Together with a photocopy of GIA report no. NY679331, dated June 18, 1974 stating that the 8.91 carat diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless. The remaining diamonds on the tops weighing approximately 12.40 carats altogether, of similar colour and clarity. Signs of little wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, in very good condition.
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