VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Zinnias" model
The iconic platinum and gold "Zinnias" clip with 2 bouquets, the petals set with 70 bright red rubies probably of Burmese origin without thermal modification for a total of approx. 34 carats, each centered with a brilliant-cut diamond of approx. 0.80 carat adding to 5.50 carats of graduated baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds covering the stems and foliage bringing the total to over 7 carats of exceptional diamonds.
Monogrammed, numbered, Van Cleef & Arpels hallmark
H: 6.8 cm - W: 6.3 cm
Weight: 42.15 g (Platinum-950/1000 & Gold 18K-750/1000)
This clip comes with a letter from IAJA confirming that it is a work from Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1953
A copy of the insurance quotation dated 1954 provided by Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris listing the brooch's characteristics will be given to the buyer.