In a dangle design each with a Tahitian pearl (10mm), and a faceted brown diamond suspending a grey Tahitian pearl (11mm) drop, completed with posts and signed pushbacks, posts stamped 750 and .87ct. for stone weights, with maker's mark.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill

Purchased from Hamilton Hill Jewelers, Durham, North Carolina

Top pearls display a black body color with aubergine overtones, good luster, lightly spotted surface, and acceptable nacre quality.

Bottom pearls display a gray body color with rose overtones, good luster, lightly spotted surface, and acceptable nacre quality.