Pair of 18 Karat Gold, White Jade, Emerald and Diamond Earrings, Lorraine Schwartz

Set with round, pear-shaped and emerald-cut emeralds weighing a total of 27.93 carats, suspending pear-shaped white jade plaques carved with swirls, framed by rose-cut diamonds, signed LS. With signed box.

In good condition overall, small section of one jade plaque missing but covered by emeralds so it is not apparent. The emeralds weighing a total of approximately 27.90 carats are a medium light bluish green, moderately included. The largest emeralds weighing approximately 20.95 carats, the smaller emeralds weighing approximately 6.95 carats. The diamonds weighing approximately 13.15 carats are approximately H-J color, VS-SI clarity. Dimensions: approximately 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches.
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