Platinum, Mystery-Set Sapphire and Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Doyle New York

The flower centering a cluster of 11 round diamonds, surrounded by five petals mystery-set with 145 square and triangular-shaped sapphires approximately 16.00 cts., supported by a stem set with 6 baguette diamonds, accented by 3 marquise-shaped diamonds, diamonds altogether approximately 4.40 cts., signed VCA, NY, no. 36719, one small sapphire missing behind cluster of diamonds. Sapphires: deep bright blue, well-matched, lively. Diamonds: G-H-VS. Good condition. 2 1/8 x 1 1/2". Estimate $60,000-80,000

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Doyle New York. Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com