Auction announcements
29th April 2014
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Platinum (purity 900), 18 carat yellow gold
USA, 1980s
Van Cleef & Arpels – founded in Paris in 1906
Signed ‘Van Cleef & Arpels’
86 diamonds with a total of approximately 4.50 carats
30 emeralds with a total of approximately 2.50 carats
In original signed green suede pouch
Diameter: 2.2 cm (each)
Weight: 22.9 grams (for the pair)
Very good condition

Van Cleef & Arpels are internationally known for their high quality crafted jewellery. This pair of emerald and diamond earclips was made by the renowned company in the 1980s. The domed button-shaped earclips each feature three gold starburst elements that enclose clusters of faceted round green emeralds with a total weight of approximately 2.50 carats. The pair is further decorated with a staggering number of 86 pavé-set diamonds that have a total weight of approximately 4.50 carats.



The pair of earclips is in very good condition. They are signed with ‘Van Cleef & Arpels’. The diameter is 2.2 cm each and the pair weighs 22.9 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.