Pair of Platinum, Diamond and Mystery-Set Colored Stone Pendant-Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels

The tops of feathered design, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 5.00 carats, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered NY 63091; fitted with pendant hooks. With two pairs of interchangeable pendants, one pair set with calibré-cut sapphires accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, the second pair set with calibré-cut rubies accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats.

In very good condition with the exception of some light scratching and nicking, primarily to the mountings, and a few examples of chips to some of the invisibly-set stones. The tops are set with diamonds that are approximately F-G color, VVS-VS clarity. There are two sets of pendants that are interchangeable and attach to the earclip tops, one pair with invisibly-set rubies and the other pair with invisibly-set sapphires. The rubies are a richly saturated medium-deep pinkish red and moderately included, with two significant chips to two of the rubies, not readily apparent when worn, and a few other fractures and surface-reaching inclusions. The sapphires are a medium-deep very slightly violetish blue and moderately included, with some evidence of abrasions and surface-reaching inclusions throughout, only visible under close inspection. The pendants are accented with diamond caps, the diamonds approximately F-G color, predominant VS clarity. Signed on the earclip backs, fitted with pendant loops. Length of earclips approximately 2 5/8 inches each, length of pendants approximately 1 1/4 inches each.
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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