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THE MAHARAJA NECKLACE MAGNIFICENT VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND TRANSFORMABLE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS

Lot 56
12.11.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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CHF 5 490 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationSwitzerland, Geneva
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ID 1333206
Lot 56 | THE MAHARAJA NECKLACE MAGNIFICENT VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND TRANSFORMABLE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS
Estimate value
CHF 3 500 000 – 5 000 000
THE MAHARAJA NECKLACE
MAGNIFICENT VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND TRANSFORMABLE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS
The necklace with pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 25.50, 11.24 and 11.13 carats, diamonds of various shapes, 18k white gold (French marks), transformable in 7 necklaces, 3 bracelets, 1 brooch and 4 pairs of earrings, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and VCA, maker's mark, numbered, three fitted green Van Cleef & Arpels cases

GIA, 2015, report no. 2175007489: 25.50 carats, D colour, Flawless, excellent polish & symmetry
GIA, 2017, report no. 2185039078: 11.24 carats, D colour, Flawless, excellent polish & symmetry
GIA, 2017, report no. 2185816462: 11.13 carats, D colour, Flawless, excellent polish & symmetry
GIA, 2016-2017, 4 copy of reports: from 2.60 to 1.01 carats, D colour, Internally flawless
GIA, 2011-2018, 15 copy of diamond dossiers: from 0.92 to 0.31 carat, E colour, VVS1 to VVS2 clarity
Van Cleef & Arpels: Handling Guide illustrating the possible transformations of the set

Size/Dimensions: complete necklace inner circumference of approximately 39.0 cm; earrings 2.0 cm high
Gross weight: 476.3 grams




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Please note that the gemmological reports are over five years old and may require an update.

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Medium:Diamonds, Gold, Precious stones
Auction house category:Jewelry, Necklaces, chains
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