Van Cleef & Arpels
A Double Headed Swan Ring in Black Onyx with Diamonds and Emeralds
A whimsical double headed swan ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, the bypass style ring in 18ct yellow gold designed as two matching swans heads crossing over each other and facing opposite directions, formed of carved and fluted black onyx, the necks embellished with a diamond and emerald collar, the beaks with pavé set diamonds and the eyes highlighted with round emeralds, the heads tapering down into a plain gold D-shape band.
£12,500.00
Information
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Origin
Paris
Period
1940-1980
Gemstone
32 x round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.82cts (enrgaved to inside of ring)
12 x round emeralds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 0.3cts
4 x pieces of carved and polished black onyx
Setting
18ct yellow gold signed VCA, numbered and with French assay marks
Dimensions
UK finger size K, US size 5.25
Head 15.4mm wide and band 3.7mm wide
Weight Description
10 grams
REF
128340
Director’s Notes
This charming ring was part of VCA’s ‘la boutique’ offering, a concept which they had launched in 1954 which aimed to sell fine jewellery to a younger clientele. Amongst these pieces were a range of charming animal jewels which proved hugely popular with many clients and became highly collectible.
