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Van Cleef & Arpels

Diamond and Sapphire 'Virgo' Brooch, France

Auction Closed

September 15, 03:12 PM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 300,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Designed as a female figure surrounded by stars, set with rose-cut and round diamonds and oval and round sapphires, with a scroll motif mystery-set with calibré-cut sapphires bordered by round diamonds.

  • Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.90 carats
  • Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 12.30 carats, including the two largest weighing a total of 3.19 carats
  • Dimensions 2½ by 2 inches
  • Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and VCA, numbered JH000997
  • French assay and maker's marks
  • 18 karat white gold
  • From the 'Palais de la Chance' collection
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Van Cleef & Arpels, a copy of the original sketch and a booklet
  • Accompanied by a signed box