Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Organic Cluster Button Earrings

This classic pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Pavé Cluster Button Earrings, made in the 1980s, is composed of an abundance of layered flower petals, some stylized in charming heart shapes, some naturalistic with a seemingly pliable edge that responds to a gentle breeze. The 26 different graduated petals in three spiraling sumptuous layers are crafted in 18K yellow gold, pavé-set with dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of 11.00 carats total. Each petal is oriented differently, so the diamonds catch the light and sparkle in all directions. The clip-back earrings are Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels and stamped with a serial number which will be provided to interested buyers. The gross weight of gold is an estimated 25.75 grams.

Flowers have been a trademark of the Maison since they came into being at Place Vendôme in Paris in 1906 and are realized in creations expressed with lyrical attention to detail. The exquisite artisanship captures both the vitality and delicate nature of each bloom. Each flower in the Van Cleef & Arpels Universe is unique, like a fingerprint, with all stones hand set and configurations specially planned to enhance the beauty of each piece. The various sizes of the diamonds express volume and undulations in the petals, which seem to dance in the light. A glimpse underneath the petals reveals a beautiful supporting structure and unparalleled expertise in a stone setting that makes the diamonds come to life.

These flowers, like so many in Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic collections, including Cosmos™ and Frivole™ are stylized with symmetrical heart-shaped petals to suggest both a flower and a clover, which pays homage to both nature and luck, two of the Maison’s cherished sources of inspiration. “To be lucky, you must believe in luck,” as Jacques Arpels liked to say. Jacques was the nephew of Estelle Arpels, one of the two founders of Van Cleef & Arpels. As per the lore of the Maison, Jacques Arpels gathered four-leaf clovers in his backyard garden in Germigny-l’Évêque, presenting them to his staff, accompanied by the American poem Don’t Quit by John Greenleaf Whittier as an encouragement to never give up hope.

Clip-on-style earrings. Diamond weight approx. 11.00 carats total. Overall weight approx. 25.75 grams, made in 18k yellow gold. Signed VCA with serial number; circa 1980s.

SKU :E1389
Category :EARRINGS
Metal :18KYG

Van Cleef & Arpels

18K Yellow Gold

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