A pair of feminine vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, made of platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, featuring ruby and diamond. These vintage VCA earrings were designed with top-notch quality in mind. Note an amazing open work and the details of the generously decorated platinum mounting. Nine oval rubies are staged around a cluster set center diamonds. Smaller surrounding diamonds are half-bezel set. The gemstones form an amazing lacy floral design. A splash of the bright colored rubies is beautifully underlined with whiteness of platinum and diamonds. These Van Cleef platinum vintage earrings are a rare find and a great example of the VCA excellent craftsmanship. These vintage Van Cleef earrings are made of platinum, 18 karat yellow gold and set with eighteen oval faceted rubies (total weight is approximately 5.40 carats) and sixty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color, VVS clarity, total weight approximately 3.12 carats). Made in France, circa 1980s. The vintage earrings are stamped with the Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark, hallmarks for 18k gold and platinum, serial number, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold. These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels earrings measure 7/8" x 7/8" and weigh 25.1 grams. About the brand Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry has been worn by celebrities and royalty since the first boutique opening in 1906. Being founded by a daughter of a precious stone dealer and a son of a stone cutter, Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, the brand was meant to be big in the jewelry world. Press used to call the power couple union “The Maison based on love.” Even before Art Deco was pronounced as a style, VCA brand was known for their skillfully made, bold geometric pieces. Later, during the century, the maker mastered this design approach to the top notch jewelry level. The experimental spirit, fearless usage of the exotic materials and truly unique gemstone combinations brought Van Cleef & Arpels to the top three Maisons of the jewelry world.
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Creator:
Van Cleef & Arpels
Metal:
18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Platinum
Stone:
Diamond,Ruby
Stone Cut:
Mixed Cut
Weight:
25.1 g
Dimensions:
Height: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)Width: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Lab Report Available:
A gemstone in this piece was assessed across the 4Cs by an accredited gemological lab.
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1980s
Condition:
ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.


Reserve: $53,600.00

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