Turquoise and diamond 'rose de noël' brooch and earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 1990

Each designed as a flowerhead with petals of carved turquoise, the centers set with clusters of round diamonds, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed VCA, made in France, brooch numbered NY 1K71.93, earclips numbered NY 3V487-96, assay marks. 

The turquoise is bright and evenly colored, with slight variations in color from petal to petal (slightly lighter in color than pictured in the body of the catalogue, more similar to the color depicted on the cover photograph). Minor chipping to the edges of the petals on the brooch, and more significant chipping to the petals on the earclips. The diamonds are approximately G-H color and VS clarity. Brooch signed VCA Made in France and numbered NY1K71.93 and the earclips are both signed VCA Made in France and numbered NY 3V487-96.
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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See also cover illustration