Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Pendant/Brooch
18ct gold, coral and diamond pendant/brooch, monture van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1976, centring a claw-set oval coral measuring approximately 1.18 in. x 0.59 in., partially framed by a double row of graduated brilliant-cut diamonds supporting pear-shaped swing drops embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 22.00 carats, gross weight approximately 50.31 grams, length approximately 3.15 in., signed Mont. Vca for van Cleef & Arpels, French marks, numbered 12464 Cs, brooch pin detachable. Accompanied by facsimile van Cleef & Arpels papers and box.
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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.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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