Van Cleef & Arpels - The Hong Kong Jewels Auction Hong Kong Thursday, October 3, 2024 | Phillips
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    • Composed of five quatrefoil motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds, joined by oval-link chain, mounted in white gold, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, length approximately 185 mm.

  • 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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Diamond Bracelet, 'Vintage Alhambra'

Composed of five quatrefoil motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds, joined by oval-link chain, mounted in white gold, signed VCA for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, length approximately 185 mm.

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 100,000 
$6,500-13,000

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The Hong Kong Jewels Auction

Hong Kong Auction 3 October 2024