A FINE GOLD AND DIAMOND...
A FINE GOLD AND DIAMOND BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1970
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Designed as three reeded gold interlocking hoops, each highlighted with graduating round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 4.50cts total, signed VCA, numbered, French assay marks on brooch and pin, with maker's pouch, length 6cm, width 4.7cm
In 1895, a young couple by the name of Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, were married. She the daughter of a precious stones dealer and he the son of a stone-cutter, they found in each other not only a great love, but a shared love and passion for precious stones. Eager and enthusiastic to build more than just a life together, they founded a business which would become an international household name for over a century to come.
In 1906, Alfred, together with Estelles brother Charles, established the Maison of Van Cleef & Arpels in Place Vendôme in Paris, in the heart of Parisian high fashion and society. They were subsequently joined by the two younger Arpel brothers, completing the family affair.
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These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and brooches are truly one-of-a-kind pieces with an elusive provenance. They were each made specifically for a private Van Cleef & Arpels client in the 1970s, and thus, are not stylistically bound to any particular collection.
1970s fashion saw the establishment of a new dichotomy between unique, one off creations and more informal stylish designs, deviating from the traditional distinction between diamond evening wear and more wearable gold day wear. Van Cleef & Arpels were the first to understand this new demand, experimenting with mixed textures, colour and abstracted designs.
In these earrings and brooch presented by Adams, every aspect of the design is considered and individualised for the client. Van Cleef & Arpels signature parure twist designs appear reinterpreted in the striking juxtaposition of pavé diamonds amidst textured gold. These materials dynamically twist alongside one another with grace, creating asymmetric and voluminous forms that are both entirely unique yet emblematic of their decade.
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A FINE GOLD AND DIAMOND BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1970
COMMANDE SPECIALE
Designed as three reeded gold interlocking hoops, each highlighted with graduating round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 4.50cts total, signed VCA, numbered, French assay marks on brooch and pin, with maker's pouch, length 6cm, width 4.7cm
In 1895, a young couple by the name of Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, were married. She the daughter of a precious stones dealer and he the son of a stone-cutter, they found in each other not only a great love, but a shared love and passion for precious stones. Eager and enthusiastic to build more than just a life together, they founded a business which would become an international household name for over a century to come.
In 1906, Alfred, together with Estelles brother Charles, established the Maison of Van Cleef & Arpels in Place Vendôme in Paris, in the heart of Parisian high fashion and society. They were subsequently joined by the two younger Arpel brothers, completing the family affair.
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These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings and brooches are truly one-of-a-kind pieces with an elusive provenance. They were each made specifically for a private Van Cleef & Arpels client in the 1970s, and thus, are not stylistically bound to any particular collection.
1970s fashion saw the establishment of a new dichotomy between unique, one off creations and more informal stylish designs, deviating from the traditional distinction between diamond evening wear and more wearable gold day wear. Van Cleef & Arpels were the first to understand this new demand, experimenting with mixed textures, colour and abstracted designs.
In these earrings and brooch presented by Adams, every aspect of the design is considered and individualised for the client. Van Cleef & Arpels signature parure twist designs appear reinterpreted in the striking juxtaposition of pavé diamonds amidst textured gold. These materials dynamically twist alongside one another with grace, creating asymmetric and voluminous forms that are both entirely unique yet emblematic of their decade.
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