CARNELIAN AND TIGER'S EYE 'MAGIC ALHAMBRA' NECKLACE AND PAIR OF EARCLIPS, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, FRANCE

Property of a Lady
CARNELIAN AND TIGER'S EYE 'MAGIC ALHAMBRA' NECKLACE AND PAIR OF EARCLIPS, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, FRANCE

The necklace composed of quatrefoil-shaped motifs of varying sizes set with carnelian and tiger's eye, on a fine link chain, together with a matching pair of earclips, necklace length 16¼ inches, signed VCA, necklace numbered BL272857, earclips numbered JB 370081, with French assay and workshop marks. Earclips fitted with posts.

Condition Report:
In good condition, the mounting with signs of only very light wear including faint surface scratches, noticeable only upon close inspection. Stamped 750 and with French assay marks for 18 karat gold. The carnelian is medium deep slightly brownish red, even in color and in good condition. The tiger's eye is light yellowish brown to deep brown, with strong chatoyancy, in good condition. Necklace can be worn at either approximately 16¼ inches or 14¾ inches. Earclip length approximately 2 inches. Earclips fitted with posts for wear on pierced ears.

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