Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels New York Tuesday, December 8, 2015 | Phillips

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New York 8 December 2015 11am

    • Designed as two strands of cultured pearls, measuring from approximately 6.90 to 6.50 mm, joined by a stylized bow clasp enhanced by calibré-cut sapphires and circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, length 19 to 20 inches.

    • Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels', no.29921

  • 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

A Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace

Designed as two strands of cultured pearls, measuring from approximately 6.90 to 6.50 mm, joined by a stylized bow clasp enhanced by calibré-cut sapphires and circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, length 19 to 20 inches.
Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels', no.29921

Estimate
$2,000 - 3,000 

Sold for $20,000

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Jewels

New York 8 December 2015 11am