184 - MARCHAK, A PAIR OF COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND PENDANT EARRINGSCIRCA 1955Each old European cut diamond of brown tint, within a diamond set star surround, mounted on a wirework dome, suspending a detachable palmier link tassel with arrowhead terminals and diamond set clasp, signed Marchak Paris, numbered 23517, French poinçon, maker's mark, fitted case by HancocksSize/dimensions: 6.3cm longGross weight: 40.5 gramsMarchak, founded in Kiev in 1878 by Joseph Marchak, rose to becomeone of the most important jewellers of the Russian Empire, earning the nicknamethe Cartier of Kiev. A notable rival to the great House of Fabergé,Marchak also served as jeweller to the Imperial Court. Following the RussianRevolution, the House relocated to Paris, where it continued to flourishthroughout the 20th century, becoming renowned for its lively gemstonecombinations, inventive techniques such as pâte de verre, andrecognisable flora and fauna-inspired motifs. Some of its prestigiousclientele during this period included King Hassan II of Morocco and JacquelineKennedy, reflecting Marchak's status as one of the leading European jewelleryhouses of its era.

MARCHAK, A PAIR OF COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND PENDANT EARRINGSCIRCA 1955Each old European cut diamond of brown tint, within a diamond set star surround, mounted on a wirework dome, suspending a detachable palmier link tassel with arrowhead terminals and diamond set clasp, signed Marchak Paris, numbered 23517, French poinçon, maker's mark, fitted case by HancocksSize/dimensions: 6.3cm longGross weight: 40.5 gramsMarchak, founded in Kiev in 1878 by Joseph Marchak, rose to becomeone of the most important jewellers of the Russian Empire, earning the nicknamethe Cartier of Kiev. A notable rival to the great House of Fabergé,Marchak also served as jeweller to the Imperial Court. Following the RussianRevolution, the House relocated to Paris, where it continued to flourishthroughout the 20th century, becoming renowned for its lively gemstonecombinations, inventive techniques such as pâte de verre, andrecognisable flora and fauna-inspired motifs. Some of its prestigiousclientele during this period included King Hassan II of Morocco and JacquelineKennedy, reflecting Marchak's status as one of the leading European jewelleryhouses of its era. Condition Report: The earrings have light surface wear, some light scuffs, no noticeable losses or damage. The tassel sections fit onto the back of the earrings pediments with a hinged looped section which opens and closes with the hinged diamond clip bars. the markings are all clear. The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, one of the brown diamonds is a slightly darker tone than the other. Some signs of storage to the Hancocks & Co. case