Van Cleef & Arpels

Vintage Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Owl Brooch In 18ct Yellow Gold

A vintage diamond, emerald and onyx owl brooch in 18ct yellow gold by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960s. Designed as a speckled owl perched atop a branch, the eyes bezel set with pear-shaped cabochon emeralds, the face, body and wings pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds and circular and calibré-cut black onyx, to a finely engraved, textured 18ct yellow gold body. It secures to the reverse with a double pin fitting.

 

£39,500.00
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Information

Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Origin
Paris
Period
1940-1980
Period
circa 1960s
Gemstone
74 x round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total weight 1.04ct 2 x pear cut cabochon emeralds 34 x circular faceted and 6 x carved onyx
Setting
18ct yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French marks
Dimensions
Length: 4.4cm/1.7" Width: 2.4cm/0.9"
Weight Description
16.2 grams
REF
131132

About The Maker

Van Cleef & Arpels

On June 16th 1906 Van Cleef & Arpels opened the doors to their first boutique at number 22, Place Vendôme. Next door to Lalique, opposite the Ritz and a stones throw from Boucheron, this would prove to be the first of many boutiques that the highly successful Maison would open around the world during the 20th Century.