Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Snowflake Brooch/Pendant

Van Cleef &. Arpels, 18ct gold, coral and diamond…
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Van Cleef &. Arpels, 18ct gold, coral and diamond brooch/pendant. Modelled as a textured gold snowflake, centring a claw-set oval cabochon coral weighing approximately 11.00 carats, accented with fifteen claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.40 carats, signed van Cleef &. Arpels, New York, measuring approximately 61 mm x 54 mm,. Weight approximately 32.6 grams.. Property from the Estate of the late Loti Smorgon Ao, to be sold for the benefit of charitable organisations

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  • Coral - Coral used in jewellery. Coral is a material that is commonly used in jewellery making. It is made up of the skeletons of tiny marine animals called coral polyps. There are many species of coral, but only one group, Corallium, is suitable for carving, and thus can be used in jewellery manufacture. These have a deep red or pink orange skeleton and are known as "noble coral" or "precious coral".
  • Claw Set Jewellery - The description "claw set" in jewellery refers to a setting where the gemstone is held in place by metal prongs that resemble claws. These prongs are bent over the edges of the gemstone to secure it in the setting. This type of setting is commonly used for diamonds and other precious stones.

  • Cabochon Cut in Jewellery - A cabochon cut is a type of gemstone cutting where the stone is cut and polished in a convex shape with a flat bottom and a domed top, with no facets. This type of cut is typically used for opaque or translucent stones that have natural patterns or inclusions that are best displayed in this type of cut. Examples of stones that are often cut as cabochons include turquoise, opal, and moonstone.

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