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Van Cleef & Arpels
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring, and a Pair of Matching Earrings, Van Cleef & Aprels
- Estimate
- HK$45,000 - 60,000•€5,400 - 7,200$5,800 - 7,500
HK$81,250
Lot Details
Twelve heart-shaped sapphires, altogether approximately 4.50 caratsDiamonds on side18 karat white gold
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Catalogue Essay
Flower has been a celebrated motif and theme of Van Cleef & Arpels throughout history. From the legendary mystery-cut flower brooches to the more recent Cosmos series, the maison finds inspiration in nature’s beauty and transforms them into timeless pieces of art.
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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