Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

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Property of a Lady: An Extraordinary Collection of Signed Jewels

Van Cleef & Arpels

Pair of sapphire and diamond pendent earrings, 'Bombay'

Auction Closed

May 14, 05:29 PM GMT

Estimate

275,000 - 450,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Each detachable pendant set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 3.27 and 3.12 carats respectively, set with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, the surmounts decorated with reverse-set triangular diamonds, post and hinged back fittings, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's marks for Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks for gold, lengths adjustable, pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.


Accompanied by SSEF report no. 135004, dated 15 December 2023, stating that the sapphires are of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating, the sapphire weighing 3.12 carats with a minor amount of oil in fissures, stating 'royal blue' for the sapphire weighing 3.27 carats; together with two Van Cleef & Arpels insurance valuations, dated 4 December 2008 and 15 September 2012.

Please note that lot 584 is currently unmounted and can be remounted after the sale; and that the weight of the sapphires is 3.27 and 3.12 carats respectively.