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Pair of ruby and diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1952
Estimate
23,000 - 33,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case.
Each designed as a flower head, set with oval rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum,
Provenance
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Condition
Please refer to the Important Notices page 217 in the Day Sale catalogue, or page 141 in the Evening Sale catalogue regarding import of rubies into the US.
French assay marks for gold and platinum, maker's mark MH with a star in between. Numbered 65492. Number and signature partial to one earclip due to a small repair. Rubies estimated to weigh approximately 8.00 carats in total, typical inclusions visible with magnification, purple and reddish purple hue, medium to medium dark tone. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 4.00 carats. Sign of normal wear, in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."