
250
A pair of mourning earrings
Estimate €400–700
249
Estimate €800–1.500
In gold (750/000), set with two cultured pearls, one golden measuring ~11.8mm and one grey measuring ~12.1mm, and two lapis-lazuli crossbars.
Portuguese work from the last quarter of the 20th century, Lisbon goldsmith's mark Diadema (reg. 1974).
(signs of wear)
L.: 3.5 cm
11.7 g
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