Estate 18kt yellow gold ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, eight flowers set with forty blue sapphires, approx 7.72cttw, average color: medium to dark blue, average: eye clean, eight diamonds, approx 1.04cttw, average color: F, average clarity: VVS2 (one diamond has a small chip on girdle), hallmarked Van Cleef & Arpels 66 30, 7190, French assay marks, approx size 5.5-5.75, 18.6 grams (inclusive of all materials) **Provenance: An important Austin, Texas estate, consignor recollection: "My father was courting my mother and took her to Paris in the 1950's. They stayed at the Plaza Athenee and over cocktails he proposed and gave her the fabulous ring and earrings. They were always her most favorite jewels. I hope that this romantic story will be carried on !!"**NOTE: ***NOTE: LOTS REALIZING OVER $5,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE****

4.18.23-ADDED ***NOTE: LOTS REALIZING OVER $5,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE** 4.26.23- one bloom slightly loose

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