Making Modern, PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF FLORENCE KNOLL BASSETT
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Van Cleef & Arpels
A Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond and Gold Brooch
- Estimate
- $25,000 - 35,000
$57,960
Lot Details
<em>AGL Report: Burma, no gemological evidence of heat </em>
One oval sapphire weighing 3.92 carats
Pear-shape emeralds, total 3.36 carats
Round brilliant-cut diamonds, total 5.38 carats
Signed, numbered
18K yellow gold, length approximately 1.75 inches
Accompanied by original VCA receipt
Pear-shape emeralds, total 3.36 carats
Round brilliant-cut diamonds, total 5.38 carats
Signed, numbered
18K yellow gold, length approximately 1.75 inches
Accompanied by original VCA receipt
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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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