Comprising: an articulated necklace, a bracelet and a ring, all in the paillette motif, set with yellow gold round links studded with single-cut diamonds, necklace length approximately 350mm, bracelet length approximately 190mm, ring size 56, necklace and bracelet signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, ring unsigned.

Cf: Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1986, page 131 for another example of a necklace in the 'Paillette' motif.

Stamped 750 for gold. Necklace numbered 55204, bracelet numbered 54757, ring unsigned and not numbered. Total diamond weight estimated to be approximately 16-19.00 carats, F-H colour, VVS-SI clarity. Signs of normal wear to the mount, scratches consistent with wear, in good condition. Rare and desirable period suite.
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