TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Decorated with fringes of cabochon turquoise framed with circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 370mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay mark for gold and maker's mark, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered 67280, French maker's mark for Léon Bouissière, 5 rue Gambetta, 81100 Castres, assay mark for 18 carat gold. Cabochon turquoise measuring from 3.76 x 3.70 x 1.92mm to 13.56 x 10.29 x 5.58mm, some with stronger bluish colour others with more greenish colour, all with good lustre and minor surface scratches, some with typical matrix inclusions to the reverse. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 25.00 - 28.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Scratches to the metal consistent with age and normal use. Clasp secure, safety catch. In good condition. Case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels, case with signs of ageing.
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