Of stylised basket weave trellis design, set with sugar loaf faceted turquoise and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY, numbered, French export marks.

Stamped 750 for gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels to the clasp as well as numbered 37783. Turquoises very well matched in colour, few with discolouration. Turquoise at clasp opening with heavy abrasions to one side. Total diamond weight estimated to be approximately 5.50 carats, G-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Normal signs of wear, some discolouration toward the side of the metal but hardly noticeable when worn. In good condition.
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