Van Cleef & Arpels

Of swirl design, set with turquoise and coral cabochons and coral beads, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, signed VCA, numbered, partial maker’s mark for André Vassort, French assay marks for platinum and gold; 1970s. Accompanied by a case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Accompanied by an original tombola ticket stating that Van Cleef & Arpels offered this brooch during a charity event organised in Geneva in 1981. The value of the tombola ticket was 10 Francs, while the jewel was valued at 5,500 Francs.