From the Vault: Exceptional Signed Jewels

Van Cleef & Arpels

Gold and Diamond 'Zip' Necklace-Bracelet Combination and Pair of Earclips, France

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March 7, 08:35 PM GMT

Estimation

400,000 - 600,000 USD

Description du lot

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Description

The necklace designed as a zipper, composed of herringbone links bordered by heart motifs, the zipper pull suspending a tassel, accented by round diamonds, convertible for wear as a bracelet; the earclips of tassel design accented by round and single-cut diamonds.

Necklace internal circumference 15½ inches, bracelet length 6½ inches, earclip length 1¾ inches
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and VCA, the necklace numbered 3134C.S, the earclips numbered 70638
French assay and workshop marks
18 karat gold and platinum
Circa 1950s
Gross weight approximately 86 dwts