Platinum Diamond and Blue Sapphire Clip Earrings

A very fine and impressive pair of bombé type cluster earrings crafted by Oscar Heyman Brothers. A total of 96 full cut diamonds, weighing combine 7.93 cttw of exceptionally well matched colour are pave set in platinum, flanked on each side by a row of channel set calibré square cut blue sapphires. The 32 sapphires weigh combine 3.95 cttw for the pair. Each clip earring measures 24 mm tall and 21 mm across. This pair of earrings is of exceptionally fine quality with great show and sparkle. The term bombé (from the French for bomb or rounded like a bomb) refers to a rounded or dome shape in jewelry design. Generally, the item is rounded on the top with bulged or pushed-out sides and a plump outline. Bombé styling has been popular for rings and earrings throughout the twentieth century.