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LOT 2370
18 Karat Gold Diamond and Fancy Sapphire Earring
21ST CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.33 grams, 18 mm).
Comprising a penannular gold band with a stud and hinged arm closure, band of inset sapphires in harmonius colours flanked by diamonds; stamped '750 D 0.50 S 1.19'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
FootnotesThe gold registers at 72.76% by XRF.
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