Lot 160
  • 160

Pair of 18 Karat White Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond Pendant-Earclips, Margherita Burgener

Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Margherita Burgener
  • gold, diamond, aquamarine, amethyst
The tops designed as a cascade of stars set with round diamonds, with interchangeable pendants composed of two pear-shaped amethysts and two pear-shaped aquamarines, all elements signed Margherita Burgener, the tops and amethyst drops with maker's marks.

Condition

In very good condition. The tops are set with a total of 3.95 carats of diamonds, approximately G-H color and VVS-VS clarity. The clips are fitted with posts. The amethyst drops are a medium-deep, very slightly pinkish purple and are eye-clean. The aquamarine drops are a medium very slightly greenish blue and are eye-clean. The stars at the top have a total weight of .26 carat, and are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. The weights of the stones are inscribed on the pieces. Length of amethyst earclips including tops is approximately 3 5/8 inches and the length of the aqua drops are approximately 1 3/8 inches.
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