Sapphire and diamond clip, Van Cleef & Arpels

Of stylised bow and sunburst design, centring on an oval sapphire weighing 20.93 carats, bordered by brilliant-cut, pear-, marquise-shaped and baguette diamonds, signed V.C.A  N.Y and numbered.

Stamped Pt 900 for platinum. Signed V.C.A N.Y and numbered 2110 S.O. For further information on the sapphire, please refer to the Gübelin report. Sapphire medium strong colour saturation, some typical crystal inclusions but clean to the naked eye, few minor nicks to facet junctions and around girdle. Diamonds stated to weigh a total of approximately 16.00 carats in total, generally G-H colour, VS clarity. Minor signs of wear to the metal. In good condition.
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