Pair of Hardstone and Diamond Earclips, Bulgari, France

Of hoop design, set with polished segments of onyx, coral, tiger's eye quartz, amethyst, malachite and lapis lazuli, embellished with round diamonds, signed Bulgari, with French workshop mark. With signed pouch.

In good condition, despite one amethyst segment with a significant chip to the bottom, not visible when worn, and some wear to the adhesive in the channels between the gemstones and their settings, visible under 10x magnification. Each signed Bulgari. Each with French stamp 'P&Fils 18K' within a pentagon and stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. The diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 2.45 carats, are approximately G-I color, predominantly VS clarity. Onyx with small chip beneath earclip fitting, not visible when worn. Coral in good condition, a well-matched medium-light reddish orange color. Tiger's eye quartz, one segment with chip to reverse side, not visible when worn, with strong chatoyancy. Amethyst is a medium violet color, one segment with chip mentioned above. Malachite is medium-deep green, in good condition with typical banding. Lapis lazuli is a medium-deep cobalt blue, in good condition, with a few small flecks of gold colored pyrite. Dimensions approximately 1⅜ inches x 1½ inches. Total gross weight approximately 29 dwts. Circa 1980. Accompanied by tan colored suede pouch embossed Bulgari. Accompanied by a photocopy of an Insurance Appraisal from Bulgari, dated September 4, 1987, which lists this item. Please note this lot is restricted to US only buyers due to endangered species materials.
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Please note this lot is restricted to US only buyers due to endangered species materials.