Sold for $31,250

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CORAL AND DIAMOND 'DRAPÉ' BROOCH AND EARCLIPS

Consisting of a brooch containing one ribbed carved white coral plaque, one ribbed pink coral plaque and 16 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.35 carats total, together with a pair of earclips containing two ribbed carved white coral plaques, two ribbed pink coral plaques and 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carat total. Brooch: 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches. Earclips: 1 1/4 inches long.
Brooch stamp: VCA 75 FRANCE 18K (maker's mark) 47116.
Earclips stamp: FRANCE VCA 18K (maker's mark) 11Y 47710.
35.80 dwt.

Sold without reserve

Property from the Estate of a Lady, Nevada

Condition Report

Measurements: The brooch measures approximately 1 3/4 inches by 1 5/8 inches. The earclips measure approximately 1 1/4 inches by 15/16 inch.

Overall Condition: Please note there is a hairline fracture to the pink coral section on the brooch. There is evidence of glue along the edges of the plaques on the back. Superficial scratches are consistent with wear.

Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as the mounting permits):
Color: G-H
Clarity: VS

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