Auction announcements
29th April 2014
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18 carat yellow gold, platinum (purity 900)
Paris, France, 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels – founded in Paris in 1906
Signed ‘VCA’ for Van Cleef & Arpels and marked with the purity ‘750’
Hallmarked with the French assayer’s mark and a hallmark for platinum
Numbered B2198 A29
73 Brilliants with a total of approximately 2.75 carats
Bracelet circumference: circa 16 cm
Weight: 41.3 grams
Very good condition

Van Cleef & Arpels is one of the most renowned jewelry manufacturers worldwide. Known for highest quality and innovative design, their items of jewelry speak for themselves. This exquisite 18 carat gold and diamond bangle was made by the company in the 70s. The oval-profile bangle of heavily textured yellow gold is hinged at one side and accented across the top with three diamond segments mounted in platinum. The brilliant cut diamonds have an overall weight of approximately 2.75 carats.



The bangle is in very good condition. It is signed on the inside of the clasp with ‘VCA’, marked with the purity ‘750’ and numbered with ‘B2198 A29’. Its circumference is 16 cm and the weight is 41.3 grams.



Van Cleef & Arpels (founded 1906)

The Van Cleef & Arpels brand instantly conjures up an exciting image of large diamonds, rare rubies, historic sapphires and emeralds from princely collections. Throughout their firm’s illustrious history, this high-jewelry house has consistently worked to improve methods for cutting stones, mounting stones, in the process crafting sophisticated pieces that will be treasured for generations. Faithful to the spirit of their founders, each piece of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry is designed to enhance the beauty of exceptional stones. Although they are known for the use of precious gems, they have over time chosen to highlight the poetry of more unexpected materials such as mother-of-pearl shell, exotic woods and lacquer in line with the fashions of the times. Van Cleef & Arpels is actively involved with the preservation and presentation of their history today, putting together extensive shows from their archives in major world capitals.