Van Cleef & Arpels Gold, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Minaudière

Of basketweave design with scattered round sapphire, ruby, and diamond-set floral motifs, with a fitted interior mirror, powder case, covered compartment, and removable lipstick holder.Dimensions 5⅜ x 3 x ¾ inchesSigned Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y., case numbered 3110, lipstick holder numbered 597718 karat goldCirca 1960Gross weight approximately 315 dwts

Condition Report:
In overall good condition, with evidence of age and heavy use: the case dented at one edge, the lipstick holder missing a slider, the plastic lid to one of the compartments detached, and the mirror spotted due to moisture damage. Stamped 18K. The diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 0.25 carat, are approximately G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. The sapphires are medium blue, slightly included. The rubies are medium pinkish red, slightly included. Case opens by pressing on hidden thumbpiece to the front. Please note that gross weight is inclusive of the mirror.