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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Gold Minaudière & Comb. ...
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Description
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Gold Minaudière & CombStones: Full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats
Metal: 18k white and yellow gold
Marked: VCA NY, Van Cleef & Arpels NY
Gross Weight: 342.40 grams
Minaudiere Dimensions: 6-3/4 inches x 2-1/4 inches
Comb Dimensions: 5-1/8 inches x 3/4 inch
More information about Van Cleef & Arpels. See also: VCA Artist.
Condition Report*:
Diamonds:
Avg Color: D-E-F
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Full
Count: 1 - 25
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: A clutch that is fit for a first lady! Jacqueline Kennedy was given a minaudiere much like this one on the occasion of her visit to Paris in May of 1961. The fashionable first lady wore it often, as seen in pictures. Comb marked VCA NY 18k. Minaudiere marked Van Cleef & Arpels NY 40088 18k. Having a mirror on the interior. Comb in good condition, no teeth missing, one tooth shows a minor chip in the material.
Van Cleef & Arpels: Parisian jeweler Alfred Van Cleef opened his salon in partnership with his brothers-in-law, Julien and Charles Arpels, in 1906. The company quickly earned a reputation for using only the highest-quality colored gemstones. Their timeless designs employed elegant curves and clean, fluid lines, capturing the essence of beauty in motion. In 1930, the firm patented the first minaudiere, a purse-like compartmentalized vanity case. In 1933, Van Cleef and Arpels introduced "invisible setting" or "mystery setting." This innovative technique took the market by storm. The firm continues under the umbrella of the Richemont Group. Avg Color: D-E-F
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Full
Count: 1 - 25
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: A clutch that is fit for a first lady! Jacqueline Kennedy was given a minaudiere much like this one on the occasion of her visit to Paris in May of 1961. The fashionable first lady wore it often, as seen in pictures. Comb marked VCA NY 18k. Minaudiere marked Van Cleef & Arpels NY 40088 18k. Having a mirror on the interior. Comb in good condition, no teeth missing, one tooth shows a minor chip in the material.
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Auction Info
2021 December 6 Holiday Jewelry Signature® Auction #5524 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2021
6th
Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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