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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Large “Écusson” lapel pin

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Large “Écusson” lapel pin

950 silver set with oval and round rubies and rows of brilliant-cut, baguette-cut and triangular
diamonds. Signed and numbered
. Circa 1935
. Height: 3.8 cm – Width: 5 cm
. Weight: 26.34 g

Accompanied by an LFG certificate No. 330956 stating the origin of the rubies
as Myanmar
. No indication of heat treatment

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS The Art of High Jewellery, Les Arts Décoratifs edition, pages 98–103.
The 1937 exhibition: ‘…Van Cleef & Arpels presents jewellery featuring the “Mystérieux” setting, as well as particularly striking sets in rubies and diamonds…’