Emerald and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1922

Composed of eight graduated step-cut emeralds, set within a geometric border of circular-, single-, step-cut and baguette diamonds, mounted in platinum, length approximately 180mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris and indistinctly numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case. Est. 80,000—140,000 CHF - Lot Sold 164,500 CHF

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: cf: Catalogue for the exhibition at the Palais Galliera, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 1992, page 137, plate 30 for an illustration of this very bracelet.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's