18 Karat Gold, White Coral and Diamond 'Rose de Noël' Brooch and Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, France

Of floral design, the brooch and earclips composed of carved white coral petals, the brooch centering round diamonds weighing approximately 1.35 carats, signed VCA, Made in France, numbered NY1K71-91, with partial French assay and maker's marks; the earclips set with round diamonds weighing approximately .95 carat, signed VCA, Made in France numbered NY3V487.98, with French assay and maker's marks.

In fair condition. Two of the petals on the brooch and one of the petals on the earclips are chipped. One petal to an earclip appears to have been broken at the base and repaired. The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VS clarity. Brooch diameter approximately 2 inches, earclips measuring approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
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