Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 585. Pair of Padparadscha sapphire and diamond ear clips, 'Samba'.

Property of a Lady: An Extraordinary Collection of Signed Jewels

Cartier

Pair of Padparadscha sapphire and diamond ear clips, 'Samba'

Auction Closed

November 8, 06:50 PM GMT

Estimate

140,000 - 240,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Property of a Lady: An Extraordinary Collection of Signed Jewels


Pair of Padparadscha sapphire and diamond ear clips, 'Samba', Cartier


Each set with an oval Padparadscha sapphire weighing 2.32 and 2.17 carats respectively, the surround pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, supporting a detachable pendant collet-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered, French maker's and assay marks for gold.


Accompanied by SSEF reports no. 55002 and no. 55001, dated 7 December 2009, stating that the sapphires are of Madagascar and Ceylon origin respectively, with no indications of heating; together with a copy of a Cartier insurance valuation, dated 10 March 2014, and copies of the original designs.

The spiral top and articulated pendants that display lively movement, may bring to mind the energetic Brazilian dance known as the Samba.