Sale 1290
Geneva
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14 November 2001
Price realised
CHF 8,812
Estimate
A SET OF GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND "X" JEWELLERY, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Comprising a bracelet, designed as a textured gold band of Xs enhanced by circular-cut rubies and diamonds; and a pair of ear clips en suite, necklace 18.0 cm., with French assay marks for gold Signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, nos. 60116825 and 10562664 (2)
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Literature
Cf. Sylvie Raulet, "Van Cleef & Arpels", Edition du Regard, Paris, 1986, page 143
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