TURQUOISE, CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1956

Set with cabochon turquoise within a frame of cultured pearls, enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 350mm, may be worn as two bracelets, each length approximately 170 and 180mm, one signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Accompanied by a Van Cleef and Arpels certificate of authenticity. Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered N.Y.26226. Turquoise of light bluish green colour, some with slight discolouration, and typical matrix inclusions to the reverse. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 9.00 - 11.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. In overall good condition. Gross weight approximately 100 grams.
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Accompanied by a Van Cleef and Arpels certificate of authenticity.