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Van Cleef & Arpels Multi-Stone, Diamond,
Gold Convertible Earrings, French
Stones: Carved coral and tiger's-eye quartz discs;
full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately
0.50 carat
Metal: 18k gold
Marked: for Van Cleef & Arpels; French hallmarks
Gross Weight: 40.00 grams
Dimensions: 2-1/16 inches x 1-3/8 inches
*Note: Earrings are designed for pierced ears
and are easily converted

Property from a Palm Beach, Florida Estate


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

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000.

Condition Report*: Diamonds:
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Full-Cut
Count: 1 - 25

Colored Gems:
Type(s): Coral and Tiger's-Eye Quartz
Shape(s): Carved Disc
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good

Metals:
Gold

Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: On offer is an ingenious creation by Van Cleef & Arpels. The reverse of each earring features a hinged frame that precisely follows the contour of the 27 mm coral and tiger’s-eye quartz discs. The closures are firm and lock securely into place, allowing the wearer to choose between tiger’s-eye, coral, or a combination of both, a highly adaptable and functional design.
Likely an earlier Van Cleef creation, the 18k gold shows expected oxidation, particularly on the reverse. The gross weight of the earrings without the disc inserts is 33.90 grams.
Included with the earrings are a finely aged Van Cleef & Arpels earring pouch/folio for safekeeping, two coral discs, and two tiger’s-eye quartz discs.
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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