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Ruby, sapphire and diamond parure, 'Hawaï', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1940s
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
Sold
90,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Sapphire, ruby, diamonds, gold
Comprising: a bracelet at the front of floral design set with circular-cut rubies, sapphires and diamonds, the back of gas pipe linking, inner circumference approximately 140mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks for gold, maker's mark; a brooch, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks for gold; a ring, size 491/2, unsigned, French assay mark for gold; and a pair of ear clips, unsigned, numbered, French assay marks for gold, fitted cases stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
Literature
Cf.: Evelyne Possémé, Van Cleef & Arpels The Art of High Jewellery, Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris 2012, pg. 126 for an illustration of similar jewels.