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Van Cleef & Arpels
Ruby, emerald and diamond pendent necklace
- Estimate
- CHF20,000 - 30,000€21,500 - 32,200$22,000 - 32,000
CHF38,100
Lot Details
The pendant set with cabochon rubies, emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from a gold chain decorated at intervals with ruby beads, length approximately 610mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French marker's and assay marks for gold, pendant detachable and may be worn as a brooch, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Van Cleef & Arpels
FrenchWhen Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels fell in love, their marriage paved the way for iconic jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels to become a symbol of unification. With their background in precious stone dealing, the Arpels found their perfect match in the Van Cleefs, a family of expert stonecutters. In 1906, Estelle's brother Charles established the company name with Alfred's help and opened shop in the Place Vendôme in Paris. To this day, this Parisian neighborhood is associated with turn-of-the-century luxury.The Van Cleef & Arpels aesthetic has always had its finger on the pulse of worldwide trends: For example, the house took inspiration from Tutankhamen upon the Egyptian king's discovery in the 1920s, which spurred a global phenomenon marrying Egyptian Revival and Art Deco motifs. Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced intricate watches, earrings and necklaces with a signature elegance that mirrors contemporary tastes.
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