A pair of opal and diamond ear pendants.

A pair of opal and diamond ear pendants. Photo Philips de Pury & Co

Each designed as a graduating line of variously-shaped cabochon opal between old brilliant-cut diamond spacers, length 6.3 cm, total opal weight approximately 11.8 carats, ear wire fittings. ESTIMATE £1,200-1,800 -SOLD AT £1,500

Philips de Pury & Co. Jewels. 1 june 2011. London www.phillipsdepury.com