Lot 707 , A pair of unusual 20th century etruscan style gold mounted gem and verdigris metal drop earrings, gross 27.7 grams.

A pair of unusual 20th century etruscan style gold mounted gem and verdigris metal drop earrings, set with amethyst, garnet and watermelon? tourmalines, length 69mm, gross 27.7 grams.
Estimate £200-400

Both tourmalines are chipped and cracked. Two of the tiny garnets have a tiny chip. Unsure what verdigris metal is at the bottom of each earring, whatever it is there are numerous surface abrasions. Four chips and a crack to one of the amethysts. No butterfly fixings.


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Sold for £600