Pair of gem set and diamond bracelets, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s

Each designed as a flexible bombé band, one set with circular-cut rubies, the other with similarly cut sapphires, striated with twin-lines of brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 185mm each, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, stamped with French assay and one stamped with maker's marks.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US, this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Each signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 27091 to ruby bracelet and 24999 to sapphire bracelet, stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and sapphire bracelet stamped with maker's marks. sapphires deep blue well matched, rubies deep purplish red, well matched, total diamond weight in each bracelet approximately 4.00-4.50 carats. Slightly more wear to articulation of sapphire bracelet, than ruby bracelet.
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