Van Cleef & Arpels - The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE Geneva Monday, November 11, 2024 | Phillips

The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE

Geneva Auction 11 November 2024

      • Each set with a cabochon emerald weighing 19.08 and 18.92 carats respectively, accented with marquise-shaped diamonds, each measuring approximately 40 x 32mm, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

        Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 18090108 and no. 18090107, stating that the emerald weighing 19.08 is of Colombian origin with a minor amount of oil in fissures; and that the emerald weighing 18.92 carats is of Colombian origin, with a moderate amount of oil in fissures.

    • 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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Van Cleef & Arpels

Pair of emerald and diamond ear clips

Each set with a cabochon emerald weighing 19.08 and 18.92 carats respectively, accented with marquise-shaped diamonds, each measuring approximately 40 x 32mm, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.

Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 18090108 and no. 18090107, stating that the emerald weighing 19.08 is of Colombian origin with a minor amount of oil in fissures; and that the emerald weighing 18.92 carats is of Colombian origin, with a moderate amount of oil in fissures.

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Estimate
CHF340,000 - 500,000 
€364,000-535,000
$400,000-600,000

Sold for CHF355,600

The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE

Geneva Auction 11 November 2024