Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Regular price
$110,000
Made by Van Cleef & Arpels in its Parisian workshops in the 1980s, this 18K gold bangle bracelet is set with approximately 14.00 carats of diamonds and 12.00 carats of emeralds. The hinged bangle is mounted with central fields of calibré and square step-cut emeralds, edged by criss-crossing lines of round brilliant-cut diamonds, the gallery with arch motifs. Pairing beautifully with gold, diamond and colored stone bangles alike, this Van Cleef & Arpels jewel exemplifies the 1980s look of sleek geometry and refinement.
Item #: BA-22400
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1980s
Materials: 128 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 14.00 carats); 48 calibré and square step-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 12.00 carats); 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 30.7
Signed: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 750 132993, French assay marks, VCA maker's mark
Item #: BA-22400
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1980s
Materials: 128 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 14.00 carats); 48 calibré and square step-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 12.00 carats); 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 30.7
Signed: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 750 132993, French assay marks, VCA maker's mark
A design preference for simplicity and elegance prevailed during the 80s. In the period, according to the curators of the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection, the Maison's jewelry reflected "contemporary tastes for architectural lines and full volumes." Yves St. Laurent, whose work was characterized by "X"-shaped forms and "strong, assertive lines" reigned in the world of couture, and influential jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels always worked with an eye on inspirational developments in avant-garde fashion.
A design preference for simplicity and elegance prevailed during the 80s. In the period, according to the curators of the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection, the Maison's jewelry reflected "contemporary tastes for architectural lines and full volumes." Yves St. Laurent, whose work was characterized by "X"-shaped forms and "strong, assertive lines" reigned in the world of couture, and influential jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels always worked with an eye on inspirational developments in avant-garde fashion.
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