A GEM-SET NOVELTY BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1950 Designed as a stylised gentleman on bended knee, highlighted with a cabochon emerald, circular-cut rubies, a cultured pearl and single-cut diamond, signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY, numbered, length 4cm Condition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition Numbered 17684 (or 176B4?) A minor sign of link repair visible on the reverse Pin clasp stamped 14K Total gross weight approx. 7.1g

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