Tourmaline and Diamond Earclips, Marilyn Cooperman

Description:

Tourmaline and Diamond Earclips, Marilyn Cooperman, each crescent form bezel and pave-set with circular-cut tourmalines ranging from blue to yellow-green, full-cut diamond highlights, approx. total diamond wt. 1.77 cts., sterling silver and 18kt gold mount, lg. 1 in., signed MFC, (one tourmaline missing).

Note: Cooperman is a contemporary designer known for her whimsical colored stone jewelry, often executed as commissions for private clients. From 1987 to 1994, when she established her own firm, Cooperman was the head designer for Fred Leighton. Her jewelry is featured in Extraordinary Jewels, by John Traina, and The Jeweled Menagerie, by Janet Zapata and Suzanne Tennenbaum.
Estimate $4,500-5,000

Cooperman Earclips
one small tourmaline is missing on the inside of the crescent
the other earclip is without problems
diamonds are lively and pleasant, two with dark inclusions but these are only loupe visible

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