Diamond and Ruby Parure, Monture Van Cleef & Arpels

Comprising: a pendant set with an oval ruby, embellished with circular-cut diamonds; and a brooch and pair of ear clips en suite; the rubies and diamonds weighing approximately 6.30 and 13.80 carats in total respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, all signed Monture Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered with French assay marks, ear clips with maker's mark, pouch and case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.   (3)

Accompanied by GIA reports numbered 6242069690 and 6173369384, stating that the rubies are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by GIA report, numbered 1243069627, stating that the ruby is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, and heated with minor residues, GIA further states that the colour appearance of this stone is described in the trade as "Pigeon's Blood". Further accompanied by two Van Cleef & Arpels repair notes for brooches and earrings. All signed Monture Van Cleef & Arpels and with French assay marks for gold. Ear clips with maker's mark. Earrings numbered 144526, brooch/pendant numbered 144524 and brooch numbered 144525. Link-chain signed VCA and numbered JE690898 and stamped AU750 for 18 karat yellow gold. All stamped 750 for 18 karat yellow gold. Rubies, estimated to weigh approximately 6.30 carats in total, are medium dark red colour and strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, not easily seen with naked eye. Diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 13.80 carats in total, are on average G colour and VS clarity as gauged and graded in the mounting. Metal overall in very good condition. Pouches and case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Accompanied by two GIA reports numbered 6242069690 and 6173369384, dated 17 November 2016 and 17 December 2015 respectively, stating that the rubies from the brooch and ear clips are natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating.

Also accompanied by GIA report numbered 1243069627, dated 22 November 2016, stating that the ruby from the pendant is natural, of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, heated with minor residues, GIA further stating that the colour appearance of this stone is described in the trade as "Pigeon's Blood".

Further accompanied by two Van Cleef & Arpels repair notes.