Turquoise and diamond brooch and matching earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1965

Of floral cluster design, the centers set with oval turquoise cabochons framed by round diamonds, further bordered by smaller round turquoise cabochons and round diamonds set within petal motifs, altogether weighing approximately 15.25 carats, mounted in 18 karat gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 36071 and 36072 respectively. Lot Sold. 47,500 US

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