Gold, gem set and diamond charm bracelet and a brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s

Each charm depicting birds against a setting or rising sun, accented with pear-shaped sapphires, single-cut diamonds and a circular-cut ruby, to a fancy link chain, length approximately 195mm, each charm and chain signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered; the brooch designed as a bunny, similarly set, with a cabochon emerald eye, signed V.C.A.; each with French assay and maker's marks.

Cf: Sarah D. Coffin, Set in Style: the Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 2011, pg. 106 for a similar example of this bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Bracelet: Charms and bracelet signed Van Cleef & Arpels, bracelet numbered 77975, charms 72124, 73754 and 78473 respectively, all with maker's marks. All pieces stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Sapphires and ruby in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure, safety catch to the side. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, small areas of tarnish to one charm. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 82 grams. Brooch: Signed V.C.A, numbered 87397, maker's mark. Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Emerald and ruby in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 11 grams.
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