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Gold and diamond necklace, 'Cheveu d'Ange', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1950s
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Diamonds, gold
The flexible gold collar set at the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 390mm, signed Van Cleef et Arpels, numbered, French assay marks for gold and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf.: Sylvie Rault, Van Cleef & Arpels, Editions du Régard, Paris, 1986, pg. 130 for an illustration of a similar necklace.
Condition
Signed VAN CLEEF ET ARPELS, numbered 71969, French maker's mark for G. Lefant, rue des Petits-Champs, 75001 Paris and assay marks for 18 carat gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 6.00 - 8.00 carats, on average H-I colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Minor evidence of wear to the metal in good condition. Gross weight approximately 176 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."