#27 • 5.89 ct TGW Art Deco-Style Emerald & Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum

Part of $2.8 Million McLean Mansion Luxury Downsizing Auction (timed auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

Status: Sold

Emerald 4.72cts platinum drop earring & diamond 1.17cts; 14.8 grams A spectacular pair of long drop earrings in the celebrated Art Deco tradition, centering matched emerald-cut natural emeralds totaling approximately 4.72 carats. The step-cut centers display the lush, slightly bluish-green hue of fine emerald material, with the open table revealing the gemstone's full color and characteristic garden of natural inclusions — the hallmark of genuine, untreated-style emerald. Each emerald is framed by an octagonal halo of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds, and the drops are suspended from articulated diamond-set links that culminate in a small square-cut emerald accent at the post. The pavé continues along the entire articulated drop in classic 1920s geometric symmetry, creating the sleek, elongated silhouette synonymous with Art Deco design at its finest. Total diamond weight is approximately 1.17 carats, bringing combined gemstone weight to approximately 5.89 carats. The earrings are crafted in solid platinum — the metal of choice for the original Art Deco era and still the gold standard for fine articulated jewelry today. Platinum's bright white surface enhances the emerald's color while resisting tarnish and wear, and its density gives these drops a graceful, fluid swing on the ear. The total piece weight is 14.8 grams across the pair, with secure post-and-friction-back closures. The articulated construction allows the earrings to move with the wearer, catching light along their full length — a quality that distinguished the great Art Deco drop earrings of houses like Cartier, Boucheron, and Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1920s and 1930s. A statement pair worthy of black-tie occasions, gallery openings, and milestone anniversary celebrations. Center stones: Two emerald-cut natural emeralds, approx. 4.72 cts total. Accent stones: Round brilliant pavé diamonds plus two small square emerald accents at the post, approx. 1.17 cts diamond total. Total gemstone weight: approx. 5.89 cts TGW. Mounting: Platinum, post-back closure. Total weight: 14.8 grams.