Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, circa 1980. Coral, onyx and diamond butterfly design brooch-pendant. Photo courtesy Hancocks & Co
Unusual brooch / pendant designed as a butterfly in 18ct yellow gold its open wings pavé set with brilliant cut diamonds and black onyx and each enhanced by a carved coral 'stripe' Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris circa 1980. 75 brilliant cut diamonds 2.00cts approx; 42 round onyx; 4 fluted coral sections. 8ct yellow gold signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS and numbered 7270 and stamped 750 with French assay marks and maker's marks for Pery. Weight 17.70gm - Length: 4.50cm / 1 3/4' - Width: 3.60cm / 1½'. Accompanied by a brown suede maker's pochette signed to the interior 'la boutique' Van Cleef & Arpels. Price £25,000 to £50,000
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