Lot 60
  • 60

Pair of 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Leaf Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, France, 1966

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 18 karat gold, platinum, ruby, diamond, earclips
The leaves mystery-set with calibré-cut rubies, the central stem set with baguette diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 17606, workshop mark, French assay marks.

Provenance

The Magnificent Jewels of Mme. Helene Beaumont, Sotheby's Geneva, May 18, 1994, lot 504.

Condition

Workshop mark CA and P bisected by what appears to be mistletoe. Set with 16 baguette diamonds weighing approximately .65 carat, F-G color and VVS clarity. The rubies are a rich medium deep slightly bluish red color and are of good clarity. In good condition.
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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