Van Cleef & Arpels - Magnificent Jewels Geneva Monday, May 11, 2009 | Phillips

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    • Each double link designed as a textured cylinder, accented by circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, 2 cm.

    • Signed 'Van Cleef et Arpels, Paris' no. 43209, with French assay marks and maker's marks.

  • Artist Biography

    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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PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

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A Pair of Platinum and Diamond Cuff Links

Each double link designed as a textured cylinder, accented by circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, 2 cm.
Signed 'Van Cleef et Arpels, Paris' no. 43209, with French assay marks and maker's marks.

Estimate
CHF1,000 - 2,000 

Magnificent Jewels

12 May 2009, 4pm
Geneva