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Designed by Elizabeth Taylor and worn upon the occasion of her investiture as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 2000
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THE DAME EAR PENDANTS
~A PAIR OF CORAL AND MULTI-GEM EAR PENDANTS, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Each designed as a carved white coral Rose de Noël with a circular-cut diamond cluster pistil, suspending a detachable graduated line of three circular-cut diamond and yellow sapphire butterflies, spaced by cultured pearls and collet-set diamonds, mounted in 18k gold, circa 1999, with French assay marks and maker's marks
Signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., nos. 1431BSO, 3V918-19, 16V661-2 and 16V661-3R (2)
~A PAIR OF CORAL AND MULTI-GEM EAR PENDANTS, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Each designed as a carved white coral Rose de Noël with a circular-cut diamond cluster pistil, suspending a detachable graduated line of three circular-cut diamond and yellow sapphire butterflies, spaced by cultured pearls and collet-set diamonds, mounted in 18k gold, circa 1999, with French assay marks and maker's marks
Signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., nos. 1431BSO, 3V918-19, 16V661-2 and 16V661-3R (2)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
By registering to bid, you hereby agree that the copyright, and any and all associated intellectual property and other rights for this item are exclusively retained by The Elizabeth Taylor Trust and/or Interplanet Productions, Ltd. Buyers of the Property will not receive the copyright or any related reproduction rights in the Property and all intellectual property rights are explicitly reserved by Seller and are freely exploitable by Seller in perpetuity. Furthermore, the use of Elizabeth Taylor’s name, photograph or likeness may not be used relating to this item without the express written permission of The Elizabeth Taylor Trust and/or Interplanet Productions Ltd.
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