Sale 1646
New York
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11 April 2006
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF A DISTINGUISHED LADY
Price realised
USD 36,000
Estimate
A SET OF RUBY AND DIAMOND JEWELRY, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Comprising a bracelet, designed as a flexible band of alternating rows of circular-cut rubies and diamonds, each within a gold wirework surround; a pair of brooches and a pair of ear clips en suite, mounted in 18k gold, with French assay marks and maker's marks, bracelet, 7¼ ins., ear clips in a Van Cleef & Arpels beige suede pouch All signed Van Cleef & Arpels, nos. 71654, 4736 CS, 1-297-CS-73372, ear clips no. indistinct (4)
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