Superb Sapphire and Diamond Earrings Cushion-shaped Sapphires of 8.93 and 8.76 Carats, Emerald-cut Diamonds of 2.09 and

These superb sapphire and diamond earrings earn their description through the quality and matching of their stones, cushion-shaped sapphires of 8.93 and 8.76 carats partnered with emerald-cut diamonds of 2.09 and 2.02 carats and round brilliant-cut diamonds of 1.10 carat each, all set in gold. Every element is substantial, and every pairing has been brought to near-equal weight and tone. The achievement is one of consistency, a quality the eye registers even before it counts the stones. Matching of this order is the work of a house with the patience and the reach to wait for exactly the right material. The sapphires lead with a deep, velvety blue presented beautifully by the cushion cut, while the emerald-cut diamonds bring a calm, mirror-like clarity that contrasts the brilliant fire of the round stones. The result is a composition of considerable richness and precision, each stone chosen to complement its neighbour. Set in gold, the warm metal deepens the sapphire's saturation and lends the pair a classical opulence. Within our high-jewellery earrings, a matched pair assembled to this degree of consistency is uncommon, and the closeness of the paired weights speaks to patient, exacting sourcing of the kind only a serious house undertakes. It is precisely this discipline that the most demanding collectors come to us to find. The craftsmanship is in the matching above all, in bringing two large sapphires, two emerald-cut diamonds and the round stones to such near-identical specification, then setting them with even claws and clean lines. This is the flawless precision the most exacting collectors prize, where symmetry between the two earrings is pursued to the smallest measure. Fine sapphire and substantial diamonds both hold their worth firmly as supply narrows, lending the pair a sound store of value. The pairing of emerald-cut and round brilliant diamonds is a deliberate contrast, the calm, mirror-like steps of the one set against the lively fire of the other, so that the surround offers two quite different readings of light and never settles into monotony beside the velvet blue of the sapphires. Independent certification is available on request, prepared discreetly for your private review. Entered in the Legacy register and finished to the house standard, this matched pair is numbered on request. Worn against evening dress they are frankly superb, their precision evident to any knowing eye. We would be honoured to arrange a private viewing, the stones in hand and the documentation open for considered discussion.

Specifications

• Metal: Gold
• Earring type: Earrings
• Diamond / Gem weight: 8.76, 2.02, 1.10ct
• Cut / Shape: Brilliant, Cushion, Emerald, Round
• Gemstones: Emerald, Sapphire