Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set and Diamond Parure |...

Comprising: a necklace designed with Egyptian revival falcon motifs set with carved lapis lazuli, coral and chalcedony, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds and chalcedony panels spaced by onyx, necklace circumference approximately 360mm; a bangle, inner circumference approximately 160mm, pair of ear clips and ring en suite, size 7, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, necklace and bangle signed Van Cleef & Arpels, ear clips and ring signed VCA, all numbered, necklace, bangle and ear clips stamped with French assay and maker's marks.

Condition Report:
Necklace and bangle signed Van Cleef & Arpels, ear clips and ring signed VCA. Necklace numbered NY4788210, bangle numbered NY2K4098, ear clips numbered NY3K65512, ring numbered NY5Y61210. Necklace, bangle and ear clips stamped with French assay and maker's marks, all stamped 750 for 18k yellow gold. Chalcedony carvings are on average medium yellowish green of medium saturation, with typical natural inclusions, abrasions, nicks and chips as examined under 10x magnification. Lapis lazuli, onyx and coral overall in good condition. Diamonds are bright and lively. Necklace with signs of repair, and two side diamond-set panels may be alterations. Ring, bangle and ear clips with signs of repair, with traces of adhesive on the ear clips and bangle. Metal with signs of wear overall, with some tarnish to the reverse of the necklace. Overall in very good condition.
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