AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE/BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
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AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE/BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Of Moghul inspiration, the detachable pendant set with a hexagonal-shaped carved emerald within a brilliant-cut diamond and circular-cut emerald surround suspended from a series of eleven clusters each set with a fluted emerald bead within a diamond and emerald surround to the cabochon emerald and brilliant-cut diamond floral back, made in 1964, 52.0 cm long
Signed and with maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, no. NY35056 (2)
Lot Essay
The hexagonal carved emerald carved in the Moghul period has been cleverly set by Van Cleef & Arpels in this later Moghul-style jewel.