Three 18kt Gold "Mystery-Set" Gemstone Rings, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Three 18kt Gold "Mystery-Set" Gemstone Rings, Van Cleef & Arpels, France, in sapphire, ruby, and emerald, size 2 3/4, 2 3/4, 4 1/4, the sapphire and ruby rings with maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, emerald ring unmarked, (damage and losses).
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Ruby and sapphire rings missing numerous stones, and some stones chipped. Emerald ring with significant losses, chips to stones. Emerald ring also shows evidence of being sized, as the reverse of the shank is thinner than the other two. The maker's mark is no longer present as a result.

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