Embellished with oval rubies, circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, later brooch fitting detachable, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay mark for gold and partial maker's mark, pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Cf.: Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, 1986, pg. 179, for a clip of similar design. 

Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS, numbered 35269, partial French maker's mark, assay mark for 18 carat gold. Rubies well matched in colour, red of medium strong saturation, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, minor abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 25 grams. Pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
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