Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels New York Monday, December 6, 2021 | Phillips

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    • Mother-of-pearl, approximately 1/2 x 1/2 inch
      Signed, with French assay marks, numbered
      18K white gold, length approximately 16 inches

  • 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 New York Lady

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A Mother-of-Pearl and White Gold 'Pure Alhambra' Necklace

Mother-of-pearl, approximately 1/2 x 1/2 inch
Signed, with French assay marks, numbered
18K white gold, length approximately 16 inches

Estimate
$8,000 - 12,000 

Sold for $8,820

Contact Specialist

Sara Payne Thomeier

Head of Department, Americas, Jewellery
+1 212 940 1383
sthomeier@phillips.com

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New York Auction 6 December 2021