Péry et Fils for Van Cleef & Arpels Ceylon Sapphire, . Spinel, Diamond, Gold Brooch, circa 1960s. ...

Condition Report*: Diamonds:
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Single-Cut
Count: 1 - 25

Colored Gems:
Type(s): Sapphire and Spinel
Shape(s): Cushion and Bead
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good

Certified Gems:
Gem: 1
Lab: AGL
Certification #: CS 56226
Carat: 5.00
Shape: Cushion
Origin: Sri Lanka
Treatment: No Gemological Evidence of Heat
Type: Sapphire

Metals:
Gold

Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: This finely crafted Van Cleef & Arpels brooch is designed as a stylized bee in polished 18k yellow gold. At its center is an oval-cut Ceylon sapphire measuring approximately 10.28 x 7.90 x 7.20 mm, displaying saturated blue color with a subtle violet undertone, fine clarity, and minimal inclusions. One minor abrasion and a small cavity on the pavilion, likely associated with a natural inclusion, are visible under magnification. The thorax features a drilled spinel cabochon with shallow surface cavities also present under magnification.
A French maker’s mark for Péry et Fils is present, a renowned manufacturing atelier that frequently produced work for Van Cleef & Arpels during the mid-20th century. Stylistically, there are clear similarities from the work of Herbert Rosenthal, the American jeweler celebrated for his jeweled insect motifs. Reference number available upon request.