Details
Cabochon coral and drilled coral beads, amethyst drilled beads, round and rose-cut diamonds, French assay marks for 18K yellow gold (750‰), signed VCA on pendant, French maker’s mark (Georges Lenfant), pendant numbered, 1970s

Coral: beads measuring approximately 12.7 x 12.5 mm and cabochon measuring approximately 21.0 x 27.0 x 11.0 mm
Amethysts: beads measuring approximately 8.0 x 7.8 mm
Diamonds: for an approximate total weight of 8.00-8.50 carats

Size/Dimensions: necklace 84.5 cm long, pendant 7.5 cm long
Gross weight: 189.90 grams

This lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.
Literature
Cf. POSSÉMÉ Évelyne, Van Cleef & Arpels, L’Art de la Haute Joaillerie, Paris, Editions Les Arts Décoratifs, 2012, p.208 for a similar necklace.

Similar necklace sold at Christie's NY, Elizabeth Taylor Sale December 2011, Lot 50.
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