Lot 354
  • 354

Pair of sapphire and diamond ear clips, Chaumet

Estimate
9,500 - 13,500 GBP
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Description

  • Chaumet
  • diamond, sapphire, gold
Each modelled as a rolling ocean wave, set with circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, clip fittings, signed Chaumet, French assay and maker's marks.

Condition

French assay marks for 18 carat gold to base of ear clips and clip fittings, additionally stamped 750 to reverse of top of wave. Each signed Chaumet Paris and numbered 151472 to reverse of top of wave. Maker's marks S B with amphora, possibly for Serge Bouder, on clip fittings. Sapphires mid blue, transparent, with typical inclusions visible under magnification. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats. Clip fittings secure. Light scratches consistent with wear. Overall dimensions approximately 29 x 29mm. In good condition.
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Catalogue Note

The design of these ear clips is inspired by the famed print 'Beneath the wave off Kanagawa', from the series 'Thirty six views of Mount Fuji', by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai (circa 1760 - 1849).