Pair of ruby bead and diamond tassel earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York

The ruby bead tassels capped by round diamonds, suspended from ruby bead and diamond floral tops, the whole set with 62 round diamonds weighing approximately 5.45 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed VCA, numbered N.Y. CSO 5957.  With signed box.

The ruby bead tassels are composed of 140 beads weighing 131.23 carats, the half-beads in the tops weigh 5.83 carats. Rubies are a light medium pinkish red and are translucent. Diamonds are approximately F-G color and VVS-VS clarity. One diamond missing, not seen from the front. Signed VCA CSO 5957 on the rim of each earclip frame. In good condition, with nice movement when worn.
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