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Van Cleef & Arpels An Onyx Diamond Emerald and Gold 'Cat' Pin
circa 1960 Designed as a cat, the textured gold body decorated with cabochon onyx torso, the head highlighted with emerald eye and diamond accents, mounted in 18K yellow gold, length 5 cm. Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels' and numbered. With French assay marks. 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