Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970

The flexible openwork necklace decorated with stylized floral clusters set at intervals with oval and round cabochon rubies, further decorated with numerous round diamonds weighing a total of approximately 33.50 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 22½  inches, signed VCA, numbered N.Y. 51673, one segment detaches to shorten.  With signed pouch.