Lot 188
  • 188

CORAL AND CHRYSOPRASE PARURE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1970S

Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 CHF
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Description

Comprising: a chain necklace with a detachable brooch/pendant, a pair of ear clips and a ring, each set with polished coral and chrysoprase, necklace length approximately 735mm, detachable into four bracelets, each section signed Van Cleef & Arpels, brooch/pendant, ear clips and ring signed VCA, all numbered, French assay marks for gold and maker's marks (except on ring), pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Condition

Each piece signed VCA, all apart from ring stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold, all apart from ring and one ear clip stamped with French maker's mark Sté V, pendant/brooch numbered 113627, bracelets numbered 113388, 113392, 113391 and 113977 respectively, ear clips each numbered 116303 and ring numbered 117341. Brooch/pendant measuring approximately 70 x 60mm, ear clips each approiximately 30 x 31mm. Coral and chrysoprase in good condition. Clasps, pins and ear clip fittings all closing securely. Some areas of darkened discoloration to one ear clip and pedant/brooch, possibly due to solder repair. Length of each bracelet approximately 180mm. Combined gross weight approximately 245 grams. Overall in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."