18ct Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Drop Hook Earrings - 16-17mm Round Pearls, AA Grade, Pinkish-White with Rose Overtone



Overview

A classic and wearable pair of pearl drop earrings in 18ct yellow gold. Each earring hangs from a shepherd's hook wire with a bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond as the link between the hook and the pearl. The pearls are 16-17mm round cultured pearls in pinkish-white with a rosé/pink overtone, graded AA quality on the certificate. At this size and with medium-high lustre, these pearls have real presence on the ear without being excessive.



The iridescent orient and soft rose overtone on these pearls is clearly visible in the photos. The pearl surfaces show slight to medium natural blemishing consistent with the AA grade and the size of the pearls. Lustre is medium-high, with clean light reflections photographed across the surface. Total weight of 12.2g confirms the heft of good-quality 18ct gold.



Crown Jewellery Valuation issued a retail replacement certificate (No. 1327, July 2024) at AUD $12,450, assessed by Ghazal Ghasemi (F.G.A.A., DG, NCJV Registered Valuer No. N683). South Sea pearl earrings of this calibre from a Sydney mid-level jeweller retail from $5,000 upward. At auction, well-presented 16-17mm AA pearl drops regularly attract buyers at substantially below certificate value.



Pearl Specification

Type: Round cultured pearl (pair)

Size: 16.43mm - 16.62mm (16-17mm range)

Total estimated weight: 53.74ct

Colour: Pinkish-white

Overtone: Rosé/pink

Shape: Round

Lustre: Medium-high

Blemish: Slight to medium (natural surface characteristics)

Grade: AA



Diamond Specification

Quantity: 2 round brilliant cut diamonds (one per earring)

Total carat weight: 0.22ct

Average diameter: approx 3mm

Colour: H-I

Clarity: SI

Setting: Bezel (yellow gold)



Construction and Metal

Metal: 18ct yellow gold, hallmarked 750

Total weight (pair): 12.2g

Closure: Shepherd's hook (fish hook) wire

Pearl attachment: Gold cup cap with peg

Manufacture: Cast

Maker / designer: Unknown



Condition

Very good to excellent condition. Both pearls are well-matched in size and colour with medium-high lustre and natural slight to medium surface blemishing. Bezel-set diamonds bright and secure. Yellow gold hooks and caps uniformly polished with no wear or damage. Nacre appears intact with no peeling observed.



Includes

Crown Jewellery Valuation certificate No. 1327 (retail replacement value AUD $12,450, dated July 2024)

Valuer: Ghazal Ghasemi F.G.A.A., DG, NCJV Registered Valuer No. N683



Specifications

Item: Cultured pearl and diamond drop hook earrings (pair)

Metal: 18ct yellow gold (750)

Pearls: 2 x round cultured, 16.43-16.62mm, pinkish-white, rosé/pink overtone, medium-high lustre, slight to medium blemish, AA grade

Diamonds: 2 x round brilliant, 0.22ct total, H-I colour, SI clarity

Total weight: 12.2g

Valuation: AUD $12,450 retail replacement (Jul 2024)

Valuation cert: No. 1327, Crown Jewellery Valuation

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