Pair of 14 karat yellow gold pierced earrings of contemporary "top and drop" style each earring comprising two pear shaped illusion frames, in opposing positions, joined by a hinge. A bezel setting at the centre of each frame secures a faceted pear shaped blue topaz and a faceted pear shaped amethyst. Each earring measures 40.0mm in length secured by a frenchpost and Omega hinged backing.

Two faceted blue topaz estimated to weigh 3.22 carats combined

• Measurements: surface 8.6/5.8mm; depth 4.58/4.98mm
• Clarity: Slight inclusions; Type I, VS
• Colour: Lively light blue
• Cut grade: Good
• Match: Very good

Two faceted amethysts estimated to weigh 2.67 carats combined

• Measurements: surface 8.5/5.5mm; depth 5.19/5.76mm
• Clarity: Slight inclusions; Type II, VS
• Colour: Lively light purple
• Cut grade: Good
• Match: Very good

Total weight: 8.7 grams