Lot 137
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, AMETHYST AND PINK SAPPHIRE 'HAWAII' CONVERTIBLE SET
Sale 746 - Fine and Important Jewelry
May 14, 2020 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$15,000 - $20,000

Sold for $23,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, AMETHYST AND PINK SAPPHIRE 'HAWAII' CONVERTIBLE SET
Consisting of a double snake chain collar necklace, the center section with three flowers containing 21 oval shape mixed cut amethyst and numerous round mixed cut pink sapphires, the largest flower can be removed to wear as a clip brooch and the two smaller flowers can be removed to wear as earclips, together with a ring with articulated flower head containing nine oval shape mixed cut amethyst and numerous round mixed cut pink sapphires. Mounted in yellow gold.
Necklace stamp: Van Cleef & Arpels 750 BL 79620 (French hallmarks).
Clip brooch stamp: VCA 750 BL 79620 (French hallmarks).
Earclips stamp: VCA 750 OR BL 79620 (French hallmarks).
Ring stamp: VCA 750 L81950-54 (French import mark).
68.55 dwt.
Condition Report
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Measurements: The necklace measures approximately 15 inches long. The ring is an approximate size 6 1/4 on the mandrel.
Overall Condition: Superficial scratches are consistent with wear.

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