Pair of turquoise and diamond brooches, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s

Each designed as a flower, set with a turquoise cabochon framed within brilliant-cut diamonds, the leaves of gold corded wire accented with similarly cut diamonds, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered.

Each signed Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y., numbered 25816 and 26090. Turquoise cabochons well matched in colour, with grwoth marks and matrix inclusions, one with a cavity at the back. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.50 - 4.50 carats, on average G-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal. Clasps secure, one with rotating safety catch. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 31 grams.
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