AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS, BY MARGHERITA BURGENER Each large pear-shaped chrysoprase cabochon embellished with a brilliant-cut diamond and square-cut emerald frame, with similarly-cut diamond connectors to a similarly-set surmount, mounted in 18K gold, chrysoprase 14.84cts total, diamonds 5.14cts total, emeralds 3.84cts total, signed Margherita Burgener, with maker's mark 'MB', Italian registry mark, with maker's case, length 6.9cm

Chrysoprase: 14.84cts total, green hue, translucent, smooth cabochons, all well matched in size and colour Diamonds: 13 brown diamond, 2.12cts total & 23 diamonds 3.02cts, estimated clarity VS Emeralds: 28 emeralds, 3.84cts total, of bluish-green hue, medium tone, good saturation, good transparency, well matched in colour Superficial signs of wear, overall in good condition Total gross weight approx. 33.3g