$17,000 emerald earrings could set passions aflame in Rome

Next week’s Bloomsbury Auctions event in Italy's capital includes these seven-carat earrings

Valentine's Day may have been and gone but we're still in the mood for romance here at Paul Fraser Collectibles.

Which is why this pair of emerald and diamond pendent earrings set for sale at Bloomsbury Auctions in Rome next week caught our eye.

The pear shaped emerald drops, estimated to weigh 7 carats, are set above a surround of brilliant cut diamonds. These are suspended by brilliant cut diamond six stone connections from brilliant cut diamond cluster tops of approximately 1.40 carats.

The 11.3g pieces look fantastic and are one of the highlights of the 167 lot auction taking place on Tuesday, February 22.

With an estimate of €10,500-13,000, these stunning items could be a perfect present for a loved one, a sound investment, or both.

Other pieces of note from the Jewellery, Watches and Silver auction include a 1980s Bulgari sapphire and diamond ring with a top estimate of $13,000 and a Bulgari emerald and diamond trombino ring from around 1990, which has an estimate of $15,000.

These emerald and diamond earrings could be yours for $13,000

A number of high end watches from manufacturers such as Patek Philippe and Rolex will also be going under the hammer. The highlight being a gentleman's Rolex Padellone that has a high end estimate of €90,000.