CH5782 \'Mancini Pearls\', earrings given by Louis XIV to Marie Mancini, c.mid-17th century (pearls & diamonds) (see also 489766) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: each composed of a large drop-shaped pearl with diamond-set leafage cap supported by a pear-shaped diamond trefoil surmounted by three circular-cut diamond collets the drops are detachable, weighing over 400g; most of the setting is modern Marie Mancini (1640-1715)); Photo 穢 Christie\'s Images; out of copyright.