Auction announcements
29th April 2014
Objects are regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible.

18 carat yellow gold
USA, 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels – founded in Paris in 1906
Signed ‘Van Cleef & Arpels NY’
Numbered with ‘16V227’
In original signed navy suede pouch
Diameter: 8.9 cm
Weight: 86.5 grams
Very good condition

The very large brooch in the form of a Maltese cross was designed by the renowned company Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in the 1970s. It is slightly raised in the center and fashioned with hammered, chased and polished gold surfaces that create a visually interesting appeal. It features a hinged fold-over loop and can therefore also be worn as a pendant. The striking brooch is a true testimony to the high quality jewelry that Van Cleef & Arpels has been creating ever since they opened in 1906.



The brooch is in very good condition. It is signed with the maker 'Van Cleef & Arpels NY' and numbered with '16V227'. The diameter is 8.9 cm and it weighs 86.5 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.