A diamond and gem-set brooch,, Van Cleef & Arpels
A diamond and gem-set brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels
designed as a bust of a moor, carved ebony face, the turban and openwork tunic embellished with sapphire beads, circular-shaped rubies, round and pear-shaped emeralds, and round brilliant-cut diamonds; signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no.40668; accompanied by a signed box and a malachite stand; estimated total diamond weight: 1.75 carats; mounted in 18k gold; length: 3in.
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A diamond and gem-set brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels
designed as a bust of a moor, carved ebony face, the turban and openwork tunic embellished with sapphire beads, circular-shaped rubies, round and pear-shaped emeralds, and round brilliant-cut diamonds; signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no.40668; accompanied by a signed box and a malachite stand; estimated total diamond weight: 1.75 carats; mounted in 18k gold; length: 3in.