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Engagement ring from Vincent Astor 1953.

A PLATINUM, EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING

Estimate: 100,000 - 150,000 USD 

LOT SOLD. 1,202,500 USD  (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

the modified emerald-cut emerald weighing 22.84 carats, flanked by 8 baguette diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, size 5¼, numbered 4019169, circa 1930; with box signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Inc.