Lot 23
  • 23

Pair of 18 Karat White Gold, Sapphire, Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings, Goshwara

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • white gold, sapphire, tanzanite, diamond
Designed as tassels, the tops set with two oval-shaped sapphires weighing approximately 8.65 carats, the fringes set with numerous tanzanite beads weighing approximately 127.65 carats, accented by round diamonds and diamond beads weighing approximately 3.70 carats, signed Goshwara.

Condition

In excellent condition. Fitted additionally with clips for security when worn. The oval sapphires are a medium-light to medium slightly violetish blue and are slightly included with some minor facet abrasions and fingerprints. The tanzanites are a medium, slightly violetish blue and are slightly to moderately included with some surface reaching inclusions. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS clarity with the two multi-faceted diamonds presenting more as SI clarity. Length approximately 2 1/2 inches. There is nice movement to the tassles when worn.
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