GEM SET AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Composed of articulated gold links, the front set with brilliant-cut diamonds and polished dyed blue chalcedony and rose quartz, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 380mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Signed VAN CLEEF& ARPELS and numbered 8455516. Stamped with French assay and maker's marks and 18 KT for 18 karat yellow gold and 1.50 referring to the total diamond weight. Dyed chalcedony are translucent of very slightly greenish blue colour and moderately strong saturation, loupe clean with minor curved banding visible upon strong illumination, not noticeable when worn. Rose quartz of very slightly orangy pink colour and moderate saturation, with minor fissures, few surface reaching and minor clouds upon 10X magnification. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 1.00 to 1.50 carats in total are bright and lively. Minor scratches to metal consistent with use. Overall in very good condition.
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