Four Pairs of Gold and Colored Stone Earclips

The first pair of floral design centered by two citrines weighing approximately 10.00 carats framed by mother-of-pearl petals, mounted in 18 karat gold; the second pair of hammered gold earclips centered by two cushion-cut blue topazes, flanked by two round amethysts and two round pink tourmalines, mounted in 14 karat gold; the third pair centered by two square-cut amethysts framed by eight triangle-shaped pink tourmalines, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed Bulgari N.Y., numbered M88; the fourth pair designed as flowerheads set with round and pear-shaped pink tourmalines, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed Mish NY.

In good condition. CITRINE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL: The citrines are medium yellowish orange with eye-clean clarity, with some minor abrasions to the facet junctions. The mother-of-pearl segments are buff-top. With omega backs. BLUE TOPAZ EARCLIPS: The blue topazes are medium light blue and eye-clean with abrasions to the facet junctions. The amethysts are medium purple and eye-clean and the pink tourmalines are medium light pink and also eye-clean. The gold with some light scratching due to wear. Also fitted with omega backs. TWO PAIRS OF STAR-SHAPED EARCLIPS: The pink tourmalines are medium deep pink and range from eye-clean to lightly included. The amethysts are deep purple and eye-clean.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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