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Van Cleef & Arpels Lion 14K Brooch Pin RARE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion 14K Brooch Pin RARE
Featured in this lot is this Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ruby and emerald 14k yellow gold lion pin. The pin features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold, diamond, ruby, and emerald construction that shows a young loin with scraggly hair with eyes of round brilliant cut emerald gemstones that shows a good eye clarity with a nose of round brilliant cut ruby that shows good eye clarity. The muzzle of the lion shows a total of 12 total round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate diamond weight of 0.10 carats. The back of the pin is marked as follows: 14k - (and unrecognizable etching). Van Cleef & Arpels is a French luxury jewelry company. It was founded in 1896 by the Dutch diamond-cutter Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their pieces often feature flowers, animals, and fairies, and have been worn by style icons and royalty such as Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Diana, Princess of Wales, Ava Gardner, etc. The condition of this dog pin is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this dog pin is 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this pin or brooch is 13.2g.