Impressive Emerald and diamond jewelry from the property of Christina Ford

Impressive Emerald and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The octagonal emerald set within a frame of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, size 52, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French maker's marks, pochette. Est. 150,000—200,000                         CHF. Lot Sold 230,500 CHF
Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 1008119 stating that the emerald, weighing approximately 18.70 carats, is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement.
Provenance: Property of Christina Ford.

Attractive Emerald and diamond necklace/bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1962. photo courtesy Sotheby's

Designed as a graduated series of flower head clusters, each set with a circular-cut emerald bordered with brilliant- and circular-cut diamonds, spaced by two pear-shaped stones, length approximately 485mm, detaches to form one bracelet measuring approximately 175mm, signed VCA NY and numbered. Est.80,000—120,000                         CHF.Lot Sold 206,500 CHF

Provenance: Property of Christina Ford.

Fine Emerald and diamond brooch/pendant, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The octagonal step-cut emerald embellished with marquise- and pear-shaped, brilliant- and circular-cut diamond surrounds, mounted in platinum, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered. Est.150,000—200,000                         CHF.Lot Sold 182,500 CHF

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 1008120 stating that the emerald, stated to weigh approximately 19.18 carats, is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement.

Provenance: Property of Christina Ford.

Emerald and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1968. photo courtesy Sotheby's

The flexible bracelet composed of ten flower head clusters set with oval and circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, the surrounds decorated with marquise- and pear-shaped stones and emeralds, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, length approximately 190mm, signed VCA and numbered, French maker's marks, case. Est.80,000—120,000                         CHF.Lot Sold 134,500 CHF

Provenance: Property of Christina Ford.

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