Pair of diamond ear clips, Van Cleef & Arpels

Designed as daisies, each set with brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow tint and similarly cut near colourless diamonds, one signed Van Cleef & Arpels, both numbered, French assay marks for gold, one small diamond deficient.

Please note that the diamonds of yellow tint have not been tested for natural origin. One clip signed Van Cleef & Arpels, both numbered 67964, French assay marks for 18 carat gold and platinum. Diamonds of yellow tint are estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.00 - 4.00 carats, as gauged in the mount. Near colourless diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 1.50 - 2.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Scratches to the metal consistent with wear, signs of soldering and tarnish to the metal consistent with age. Total gross weight approximately 18 grams. One diamond deficient.
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