
A "mystery set" ruby and diamond "Pavot" flower brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010
Designed as a calibré-cut ruby flower, centering upon a circular-cut diamond cluster pistil, extending a baguette-cut diamond stem and marquise-cut diamond leaves, mounted in platinum, 1974, in a Van Cleef & Arpels navy blue suede case. Signed V.C.A. for Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., no. 44480 - Estimate $200,000 - $300,000. Price Realized $350,500
Notes: Cf. Paris Galleria, Van Cleef...
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