Description
A striking duo of collectible clips by Van Cleef & Arpels, these rare mid-century creations embody the maison’s signature elegance and the spirit of French design innovation. Both pieces are signed and numbered, bearing French assay and maker’s marks—a hallmark of authenticity and fine craftsmanship.
The first, a two-toned gold clip, features an openwork composition with an abstract, sculptural silhouette. Measuring approximately 35 x 26 mm, its bold yet refined design captures the fluid geometry of the Art Deco and postwar eras, evoking a sense of modernist movement frozen in precious metal.
The second clip dazzles with color and precision, centered on an octagonal step-cut synthetic sapphire. Framed by baguette, square-, and rectangular-cut rubies and accented with single-cut diamonds, the composition balances symmetry with chromatic brilliance. Measuring approximately 35 x 28 mm, this gem-set jewel exemplifies Van Cleef & Arpels’ mastery of light, line, and luxurious detail.
Wearable as brooches or collector’s objets, these pieces are rare expressions of a golden age in French jewelry—where artistic daring met technical virtuosity under the banner of one of the world’s most revered maisons.
