Comprising: a necklace and a bracelet of twisted rope design, decorated with coral and cultured pearls, and a pair of ear clips, necklace length approximately 420 mm, bracelet 195 mm, each signed V.C.A, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, ear clip and bracelet pouches stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Cf: Van Cleef & Arpels, ed. Évelyne Possémé, Paris, 2012, pg. 193 for a similar 'Twist' necklace and earrings dating to 1965 and 1966 respectively.

All pieces signed V.C.A., all with maker's marks, necklace numbered 99.286, bracelet 99.099, and ear clips 12.934. Stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat yellow gold. Corals well matched in colour. Pearls of white body colour, good lustre, little blemishes. Clasps secure. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, glue marks on ear clips but not disturbing when worn. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 193 grams.
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