18 Karat Gold and Diamond 'Valenciennes' Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1985

The flexible v-shaped knife-edge bib set with diamond florets, set throughout with numerous round diamonds weighing approximately 94.00 carats, length 17 inches, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered NY 55815; with a 2 inch extension that may be detached to adjust the necklace length.

In very good condition. The 960 round diamonds are approximately D-F color, VVS clarity. Exact weights for several of the diamonds provided by the consignor from an old Van Cleef & Arpels invoice: 2 round diamonds = 0.93 carat, 5 round diamonds = 1.75 carats, 4 round diamonds = 1.32 carats, 14 round diamonds = 3.42 carats, 866 round diamonds = 82.26 carats. The necklace is very flexible and sits very comfortably when worn. Accompanied by an extension with diamonds weighing approximately 4.30 carats, of similar color and clarity to the other diamonds.
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