Pair of Coral, Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Pendent Earrings, Michele della Valle

Each designed as a flamenco dancer with carved coral head and arm, to the circular-cut ruby and carbonium 'traje de flamenca' with circular-cut diamond and black enamel details, embellished with enamel shoes and castanets, suspending from circular-cut diamond hooks, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed MdV, numbered, Italian assay and maker's marks, case stamped Michele della Valle.

Signed MdV for Michele della Valle and numbered 140739. With Italian assay marks for 18 karat white gold and Italian maker's marks. Rubies red to orangy red colour of medium strong saturation, estimate to weigh approximately 1.30 carats in total, with typical inclusions and some are surface reaching, some abrasions, nicks and minor chips. Coral of pastel pinkish orange colour with minor surface blemishes. Diamonds estimate to weigh approximately 3.50 carats in total, on average G to H colour (some I to J) and VS to SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Black enamel with minor fractures and chips. Red and brown enamel with some missing glaze. Signs of minor wear and a few yellow stain to the metal, overall in very good condition. Case stamped Michele della Valle
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