Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2277Location: BostonDate / Time: June 14, 2005 12:00PM
Description:
18kt Gold and Pearl Earpendants, early 20th century, each designed as a floral and foliate form suspending blister pearls, bezel-set old European-cut diamond highlight, lg. 2 5/8 in., Continental hallmarks.
Note: For examples of Art Nouveau jewelry set with large blister pearls, see The Belle Epoque of French Jewelry, by Michael Koch et al, p.279-282, featuring designs by Edouard Colonna.
Estimate $3,000-4,000