DIAMOND NECKLACE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1970s

Designed as a series of open work hexagonal-shaped links, set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds and centring on a similarly set trefoil of interlinked hexagons, length approximately 465mm, maker's marks for Van Cleef and Arpels, signed Made in France, numbered, separates into two bracelets measuring approximately 185mm respectively.

Stamped 585 for 14 carat gold to one link and indistinctly numbered 46987 below VCA maker's mark. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 19.0 - 22.0 carats, bright, lively stones throughout. The original necklace was retrofitted to divide into two bracelets. Therefore, there are only maker's marks and numbers to one bracelet as this was part of the original clasp. Scratches consistent with wear. In very good condition.
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