18 Karat Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 'Passe Partout-Hawaii' Necklace and Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels

The flexible tubogas necklace gathered at the front with a floral clasp set with numerous round rubies and sapphires, accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.45 carats, the clip mechanism signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 50534, two stones missing, the necklace stamped with French assay marks; may also be worn as a bracelet or a belt; together with a ring of similar design set with numerous round rubies and sapphires, accented by round diamonds, size 5¾, with partial signature; circa 1940.

Both pieces in good condition, with some of the flowers loose, but secure. NECKLACE: The rubies are a medium to medium-deep purplish red, slightly to moderately included. The sapphires are a medium to medium-deep slightly violetish blue, slightly to moderately included. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS-SI clarity. Well-made and bears a nice heft. The two missing stones are rubies. RING: The sapphires are a medium-deep violetish blue, slightly to moderately included, with several bearing small chips to the girdles. The rubies are a medium purplish red, moderately included, with several exhibiting some chips to the girdles. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, SI clarity. Partially signed VAN.
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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For additional information and illustrations of Passe Partout-Hawaii jewelry see Van Cleef & Arpels: the Art of High Jewelry edited by Évelyne Possémé pages 46-47 and 123-127.