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Van Cleef & Arpels

Amethyst, coloured sapphire, coral and diamond sautoir, ‘Liz’

Estimate
CHF200,000–300,000
€211,000–317,000
$245,000–365,000
Priority BiddingAvailable through 7 November 4pm CET 2026. Learn more
Designed as a long necklace strung with amethyst rondelles and cultured pearls measuring from approximately 8.30 to 8.50 mm, accented with brilliant-cut diamond and polished coral spacers, supporting a circular pendant set with a cabochon coral measuring approximately 24 x 24 mm, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, circular-cut purple sapphires and an amethyst cabochon, further suspending a tassel composed of graduating amethyst beads and cultured pearls, highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, may be worn as two bracelets and a brooch, longest length approximately 800 mm, shortest length approximately 445 mm, pendant length approximately 145 mm, each bracelet length approximately 175 mm, brooch measuring approximately 58 x 45 mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French maker’s marks for Van Cleef & Arpels and assay marks for gold, case signed Van Cleef & Arpels.

Please note that this lot contains material derived from a protected species and may be subject to CITES regulations and other import/export restrictions.

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Van Cleef & Arpels

French

When 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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