20th century cabochon ruby, diamond and gold collar pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris c,1970. Photo courtesy S.J. Phillips Ltd.
the necklace converting to two bracelets, the pendant to a brooch, the necklace set to the front with five principal cabochon cut rubies in diamond borders, smaller clusters in between and one forming the clasp, the back with line of collet set diamonds and diamond pear shaped clusters, the pendant of shaped lozenge outline with principal cabochon ruby to centre bordered by smaller similar on a pave diamond ground, all mounted in 18ct gold, the pendant detaching for use as a brooch, the necklace converting to two bracelets, one formed by the front five principal ruby clusters, the second formed by the back diamond collets with ruby cluster ends, serial numbers 24660, 24661 and 24663. Length as necklace 35cm / Bracelet lengths 18/17cm / Length of pendant-brooch 6.4cm / Weight: 99g. Price on request.
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