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Van Cleef & Arpels An Ebony, Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Pendant Watch
Of quartz movement with reverse pin setting, the rectangular mother-of-pearl dial with applied central IX and III numerals, within a rectangular ebony case with white gold, reverse secured by screws, the front decorated with three circular-cut diamond lines, from a white gold snake chain, mounted in 18K white gold, length 26 inches. Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels', with French assay marks and maker's marks, no. 141869, with Van Cleef & Arpels box and papers. Artist Bio Van Cleef & Arpels French When Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels fell in love, their marriage paved the way for iconic jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels to become a symbol of unification. With their background in precious stone dealing, the Arpels found their perfect match in the Van Cleefs, a family of expert stonecutters. In 1906, Estelle's brother Charles established the company name with Alfred's help and opened shop in the Place Vendôme in Paris. To this day, this Parisian neighborhood is associated with turn-of-the-century luxury. The Van Cleef & Arpels aesthetic has always had its finger on the pulse of worldwide trends: For example, the house took inspiration from Tutankhamen upon the Egyptian king's discovery in the 1920s, which spurred a global phenomenon marrying Egyptian Revival and Art Deco motifs. Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced intricate watches, earrings and necklaces with a signature elegance that mirrors contemporary tastes. View More Works