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    Jewels: The Hong Kong Sale

    Hong Kong

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    26 May 2009

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    Lot 1570

    A 'MYSTERY-SET' RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDENT NECKLACE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

    Price realised

    HKD 860,000

    Estimate

    HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000

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    A 'MYSTERY-SET' RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDENT NECKLACE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
    Suspending a detachable drop-shaped mystery-set ruby pendant, joined to the brilliant and marquise-cut diamond neckchain, mounted in platinum and 18k white gold, 41.0 cm long, with French assay mark, in navy blue suede Van Cleef & Arpels case

    Signed and with maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, No. M37861

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    Lot Essay

    US$50,000-80,000

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