Ruby and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1952

Designed as a flower, the petals set with oval rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, the stem set with baguette stones, to brilliant-cut diamond set leaves, mounted in platinum,

Please refer to the Important Notices page 217 in the Day Sale catalogue, or page 141 in the Evening Sale catalogue regarding import of rubies into the US. Stamped Pt 950 for platinum, maker's mark MH with a star in between. Numbered no. 65599. Rubies estimated to weigh approximately 4.00 carats in total, gauged in mount, typical inclusions some reaching surface, purple hue, medium to medium dark tone. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 6.00 carat,generally G- I colour, VS clarity, a few SI. Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels case. Minor tarnish and scratches to metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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