Important diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1985

Comprising: a necklace suspending seven graduated pear-shaped portrait-cut diamond pendants, further set with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 400mm;  and a pair of ear clips of matching design, all signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Stamped with 750 and French assay marks for 18 carat gold as well as French assay marks for platinum. All pieces singed Van Cleef & Arpels with maker's marks, necklace numbered HK 119, ear clips HK121. Diamonds on necklace estimated to measure approximately (from left to right): 13.00 x 9.30 x 1.10 mm 13.50 x 11.50 x 1.30 mm 16.20 x 11.40 x 1.50 mm 17.40 x 12.00 x 1.90 mm 15.00 x 11.00 x 1.40 mm 14.70 x 10.50 x 1.30 mm 13.50 x 9.70 x 1.30 mm Diamonds on earring estimated to measure approximately: 14.20 x 10.50 x 1.60 and 10.30 x 7.00 x 0.80 mm 14.10 x 10.20 x 1.10 and 9.60 x 6.50 x 0.80 mm On average G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Clasp of necklace secure, safety clip on the side. Little signs of wear to the metal, scratches consistent with wear, minor discolouration to the back of one ear clip, not disturbing when worn. In good condition.
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