Gold Bracelets, Van Cleef & Arpels. ... (Total: 2 Items)

Description

Gold Bracelets, Van Cleef & Arpels
The 18k gold 'Manchettes' weigh 180.60 grams, marked VCA.
Dimensions: 6-1/2 inches x 3-1/4 inches

Property of Nina Gore Auchincloss Steers Straight

Nina Gore Auchincloss Steers Straight is an American author, journalist, and socialite. She is the mother of writer/director Burr Steers and the late artist Hugh Auchincloss Steers, half-sister of Gore Vidal, step-sister of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis and actress Lee Radziwill.


More information about Van Cleef & Arpels. See also: VCA Artist.



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.

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