Pair of diamond and tourmaline ear clips, Patrice Fabre

Each set with a cushion-shaped diamond, within a rectangular frame of checkerboard-cut tourmalines, signed Patrice Fabre, French assay and maker's marks, case.

Signed Patrice Fabre on reverse of clips, maker's marks PF for Patrice Fabre on clip fitting. Stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold as well as AG 800 for silver. Tourmalines well matched in colour, with typical crystal inclusions, few nicks and abrasions. Diamonds estimated to measure approximately 10.75 x 10.45 x approximately 7.7 mm and 10.60 x 10.20 x approximately 8 mm (depth of both difficult to measure due to mounting), estimated to weigh approximately 5.40 carat each, G-H colour, VS and SI clarity. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 48 grams.
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