ADAM'S FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES Tuesday 17th September 2019

54 T uesday 17 th S eptember 2019 85 A FINE PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND HOOP EARCLIPS, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1970 COMMANDE SPECIALE Each reeded gold hoop, highlighted with three rows of graduating round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, dia- monds approximately 3.50cts total, signedVCA, numbered, French assay marks, length 4.5cm € 12,000 - 18,000 TheseVan Cleef & Arpels earrings and brooches are truly one-of-a-kind pieces with an elusive provenance.They were each made specifically for a privateVan Cleef &Arpels client in the 1970s, and thus, are not stylistically bound to any particular collection. 1970s fashion saw the establishment of a new dichotomy between unique, one off creations and more informal stylish designs, deviating from the traditional distinction between diamond evening wear and more wearable gold day wear.Van Cleef &Arpels were the first to understand this new demand, experimenting with mixed textures, colour and abstracted designs. In these earrings and brooch presented by Adam’s, every aspect of the design is considered and individualised for the client.Van Cleef &Arpel’s signature parure ‘twist’ designs appear reinterpreted in the striking juxtaposition of pavé dia- monds amidst textured gold.These materials dynamically twist alongside one another with grace, creating asymmetric and voluminous forms that are both entirely unique yet emblematic of their decade. 84 A FINE GOLD AND DIAMOND BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1970 COMMANDE SPECIALE Designed as three reeded gold interlocking hoops, each highlighted with graduating round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 4.50cts total, signedVCA, numbered, French assay marks on brooch and pin, with maker's pouch, length 6cm, width 4.7cm € 10,000 - 15,000