Butterfly Pendant with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds
18ct gold, lapis lazuli and diamond pendant necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels Stylised as a butterfly, the body accented with a brilliant-cut diamond stated to weigh 0.03 carats, the wings claw-set with lapis lazuli bordered by a sculpted surround completed by a fine trace chain, length approximately 18.50 in., adjustable, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered B4040 L1335.
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- 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.
- Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious deep blue coloured stone, sometimes with gold inclusions, that has been used for thousands of years for jewellery, decorative items and decoration.
It is mined in Afghanistan, Siberia, Chile, USA and Burma. The mines in north-eastern Afghanistan are the largest source of lapis lazuli, and have been operating for over 6,000 years.
They were the source of the stone for the ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilsations.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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necklaces, gold
- gold with diamonds 2,054
- neck chains, gold, various types 2,316
- Van Cleef & Arpels (France) - necklaces, designers 30
