Diamond necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York

Designed as a line of continuously-set baguette diamonds supporting a row of round diamonds in circular frames, the whole set with 103 baguette diamonds weighing approximately 10.40 carats, 45 round diamonds weighing approximately 8.75 carats, the center set with a larger round diamond of approximately 2.65 carats, the clasp accented with 2 marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately .40 carat, mounted in platinum, length approximately 15½ inches, signed V.C.A., numbered N.Y. 26830.

Center diamond approximately H-I color, VS clarity. The remainder of the diamonds is approximately G-J color and VS-I clarity. There is a retractable pendant loop in center. Flexible, of good heft and in good condition. Signed VCA N.Y.26830. Please note that this necklace has been significantly modified; though signed, it can no longer be considered a Van Cleef & Arpels design.
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