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Gold and Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Combination, France

Collier émeraudes et diamants | Emerald and diamond necklace

Gold and Tiger's Eye 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklace, France

Gold, Mother-of-Pearl and Onyx 'Magic Alhambra' Necklace, France

Gold and Hardstone 'Lucky Alhambra' Necklace and Bracelet, France

Of the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection, composed of malachite and pavé diamond motifs.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.85 carats</li><li>Signed VCA, with serial number</li><li>18 karat yellow gold, Au750</li><li>Length 34 inches</li><li>Accompanied by a Van Cleef &amp; Arpels certificate of authenticity</li></ul>

Gold, Malachite and Diamond Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace

Set with 3 rows of 276 round brilliant-cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 27.00 carats</li><li>Signed Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, with serial number</li><li>Maker's mark for Péry et Fils</li><li>18 karat white gold</li><li>Circa 1955</li><li>Total weight 94.80 grams</li><li>Length 16½ inches, width ½ inch</li></ul>

Vintage White Gold and Diamond Three Row Necklace

Designed as a bow, set with black onyx and round brilliant-cut diamonds.<ul><li>Necklace diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.10 carats</li><li>Earrings diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.35 carats</li><li>Signed VCA, with serial numbers</li><li>French assay marks</li><li>Necklace total weight 45.80 grams; earrings total weight 8.40 grams</li><li>Necklace length 14 inches; earring length 1 inch</li></ul>

Gold, Onyx and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set

Composed of woven gold chain links.<ul><li>Signed Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, France with serial number</li><li>French hallmark</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 101.36 grams</li><li>Length 30½ inches, width ⅜ inch</li></ul>

Vintage Gold Woven Link Chain Necklace

Of the iconic Butterfly Collection, composed of a marquise-shaped and round brilliant-cut diamond with mother-of-pearl wings.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.10 carat</li><li>Signed VCA with serial number</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 6.25 grams</li><li>Accompanied by a signed box</li></ul>

Gold, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Of the iconic Butterfly Collection, composed of round and marquise-shaped diamonds, accented by round-cut pink sapphires.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat</li><li>Pink sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.85 carat</li><li>Signed VCA with serial number</li><li>18 karat rose gold</li><li>Total weight 6.27 grams</li><li>Length 18 inches</li><li>Accompanied by signed box, pouch and certificate of authenticity</li></ul>

Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Of the iconic Butterfly Collection, composed of a marquise-shaped and round brilliant-cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.85 carat</li><li>Signed VCA with serial number</li><li>18 karat white gold</li><li>Total weight 6.24 grams</li><li>Length 16 inches</li><li>Accompanied by a signed box, pouch and service papers</li></ul>

White Gold and Diamond Two Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Composed of 20 quatrefoil motifs set with turquoise.<ul><li>Signed VCA, with serial number</li><li>Stamped 750</li><li>18 karat white gold</li><li>Total weight 45.34 grams</li><li>Circa 2006</li><li>Length 32 inches</li><li>Accompanied by a Van Cleef &amp; Arpels letter of authenticity</li></ul>

White Gold and Turquoise 20 Motifs Vintage Alhambra Necklace

Of a draping design with a marquise cut diamonds in the center, set calibre cut diamonds and round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Marquise diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats</li><li>Calibre cut diamonds and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 23.50 carats</li><li>Signed Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, with serial numbers</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 53.2 grams</li><li>Necklace length 17½ inches</li></ul>

Gold and Diamond Necklace

Designed with foliate motifs, set with round brilliant cut yellow diamonds and near colorless diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds on the necklace weighing total of approximately 23.55 carats</li><li>Diamonds on the earrings weighing total of approximately 4.45 carats</li><li>Signed Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, with serial numbers</li><li>French assay marks and maker's mark</li><li>Stamped OR750 and 18Kt</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Necklace total weight 151.68 gram; earrings total weight 25.5 grams</li><li>Necklace inner circumference 14½ inches, width ½ – 1 inch</li><li>Earrings length ⅞ inch, width ⅝ inch</li></ul>

Gold, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Earclips and Necklace Set

Composed of a pair of earrings and necklace with a detachable pendant, set with round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Necklace diamonds weighing a total of approximately 27.00 carats</li><li>Earrings diamonds weighing a total of approximately 14.00 carats</li><li>Signed VCA, with serial numbers on both earrings and necklace</li><li>French exportation marks and maker's marks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Necklace total weight 57.11 grams, earrings total weight 30.15 grams</li></ul>

Gold and Diamond Drop Earring and Necklace Parure

Featuring twisted yellow gold and white gold wire.<ul><li>Signed VCA, with serial numbers</li><li>Stamped 750</li><li>Inner circumference 14 inches </li></ul>

Gold and White Gold Collar Necklace

Composed of woven gold, interconnected links arranged as a chain.<ul><li>Signed VCA with serial number</li><li>18 karat white and yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 61.18 grams</li><li>Length 17 inches, width 5⁄16 inch</li></ul>

Gold and White Gold Chain Necklace

Necklace composed of 5 oval ruby cabochons and round brilliant-cut diamonds, bracelet composed of 3 oval ruby cabochons and round brilliant-cut diamonds.<ul><li>Rubies on necklace weighing a total of approximately 10.00 carats</li><li>Rubies on bracelet weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 40.00 carats</li><li>Signed Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, with serial numbers</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 73 grams</li><li>Necklace length 16 inches, bracelet length 7 inches</li></ul>

Gold, Ruby, Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set

Featuring abstract butterfly motif, set with 36 round diamonds and 4 sapphires.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.40 carat</li><li>Signed VCA, with serial numbers</li><li>18 karat yellow gold, stamped 750</li><li>Total weight 32.9 grams</li><li>Length 15 3⁄20 inches</li></ul>

Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Choker Necklace

Diamond necklace suspended by a pendant set with a pear-shaped yellow sapphire, surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds; the earrings are set with 2 cushion-shaped yellow sapphires, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds.<ul><li>Pear-shaped sapphire weighing 14.67 carats</li><li>Two cushion-shaped sapphires weighing 18.32 carats and 17.43 carats</li><li>Diamonds on the necklace weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats</li><li>Diamonds on the pendant weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats</li><li>Diamonds on the earrings weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats</li><li>Signed VCA, with serial numbers</li><li>French hallmarks and 750</li><li>Circa 1970s</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 64.44 gram</li><li>Pendant length 1⅓ inches, width 1 inch; necklace length 15 inches; earrings length 9⁄10 inch</li><li>Pendant is detachable</li><li>Accompanied by three original manufacturer's Certificate of Authenticity</li><li>Accompanied by AGL report no. 1102000, dated 17 July 2019, stating that the 14.67 carat Pear Mixed Cut Yellow Sapphire is originated from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with no indications of heat enhancement</li><li>Accompanied by AGL report no. 1101999 A and B, dated 17 July 2019, stating that the 18.32 carat and 17.43 carat Square Cushion Mixed Cut Yellow Sapphire are originated from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with no indications of heat enhancement</li></ul>

Vintage Gold, Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Earclip and Necklace Set 

Designed as a butterfly with wings composed of mother-of-pearl and accented with marquise-shaped and round diamonds.<ul><li>18 karat pink gold</li><li>Signed VCA and numbered</li><li>Total weight 6.47 grams</li><li>Pendant length and width 3/5 inch</li><li>Chain length 16 inches</li><li>Accompanied by an original manufacturer's certificate of authenticity</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Pink Gold, Diamond and Mother of Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace	

Composed of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged as a flower.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat</li><li>Signed VCA with serial number</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 4.00 grams</li><li>Length 17 inches</li></ul>

Gold and Diamond Fleurette Pendant Necklace

Necklace set with 7 oval shaped rubies and numerous round brilliant cut diamonds, together with a set of earclips composed of one oval shaped ruby and accented by round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Rubies on necklace weighing a total of approximately 10.50 carats</li><li>Diamonds on necklace weighing a total of approximately 16.00 carats</li><li>Rubies on earclips weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats</li><li>Diamonds on earclips weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats</li><li>Signed Van Cleef &amp; Arpels, with serial numbers</li><li>French assay marks and maker's mark for Pery et Fils</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Necklace weighing 87.6 grams; earclips weighing 14.34 grams</li><li>Necklace inner circumference 14¼ inches; earring length ⅞ inch</li></ul>

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