Gem-Set and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, France

Of floral design, centering a round cabochon ruby, accented by rubies, sapphires and emeralds, surrounded by numerous round diamonds, size 6¾, signed VCA, Made in France, numbered NY 5K912-1, with French assay and workshop marks.

In very good condition, with very minor scratches to the gold commensurate with wear. Signed VCA, numbered 5K912-1, inscribed 750 for 18 karat gold and 'Made in France,' with French assay and workshop marks. The rubies are a medium slightly purplish red, slightly included with the cabochon displaying a very small nick visible under 10x magnification. The sapphires are a medium blue color, slightly included with fingerprints visible only under 10x magnification. The emeralds are a medium bluish green color, slightly included visible only under 10x magnification. The diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 0.90 carat, are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. Gross weight approximately 17 dwts.
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