Pair of 18 Karat Gold, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1965

Set with two emerald-cut yellow sapphires weighing approximately 88.00 carats and two cushion-cut yellow sapphires weighing approximately 15.35 carats, framed by numerous round emeralds, numerous round sapphires and numerous round diamonds weighing approximately 9.10 carats, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 1420 S.O. With signed pouch.

In good condition overall. The yellow sapphires are a light slightly grayish yellow, slightly less saturated than the yellow sapphire in the similarly designed ring, lot 267. They are eye-clean, with some very minor surface blemishing visible only under magnification. The 28 round emeralds are a medium slightly bluish green, lightly included and well-matched for color. The 36 round sapphires are a medium deep very slightly violetish blue, also well-matched for color and lightly included. The 90 round diamonds are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. One of the earclips is signed and the other is numbered "N.Y. 1420 S.O." not "N.Y 1420 S.O." as listed in the printed catalogue. Pieces numbered "S.O." by Van Cleef & Arpels were special orders.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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