ADAM'S Fine Jewellery & Ladies Watches 12th May 2026

123 114* VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: A RARE AND COLLECTIBLE CORAL AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE ‘ROSE DE NOËL’, CIRCA 1975 Comprising a brooch designed as a flowerhead, with carved white coral petals, set to the centre with a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds; together with a pair of matching earclips, all mounted in 18K gold, signed VCA, numbered, with maker’s mark ‘VCA’, French assay marks, with maker’s pouches, brooch length 5.3cm, earclips 3.1cm € 25,000 - 35,000 Renowned for its intricate and ornate portrayal of the natural world, Van Cleef & Arpels has consistently drawn inspiration from the elegance, allure, and vi- brant hues of nature since its inception in 1906. From its inaugural floral masterpiece, the daisy clip crafted in 1907, to its extensive array of floral-inspired jewel- lery, the Maison has curated an impressive collection. Whether presented as a clustered bouquet, metic- ulously aligned in rows, or showcased as a solitary bloom, flowers and the broader spectrum of nature have perpetually captivated the Maison's attention. The magnificent and enduring designs of the Rose de Nöel collection, introduced in 1970, have been revisited numerous times as a tribute to the exqui- site form, balance, hues, and curves of the glorious winter-blooming flower. The collection dedicated to Christmas roses, which flourish in the depths of winter is reminiscent of promises of happiness. Every piece has tailored heart-shaped petals fused with the bril- liance of diamonds and precious metals, each stone possessing its own unique charm and variations in colour and features. The Rose de Noël collection sym- bolizes beauty and romance, evoking a sense of joy and vitality. Van Cleef & Arpels consistently captures the essence of the winter blossom, skilfully arranging its petals in a harmonious manner that accentuates the brilliance and hues of the gemstones. Each delicate- ly rounded petal overlaps with precision, creating a sense of dimensionality that mirrors the fluidity of na- ture in bloom. Among its most devoted collectors, the Rose de Noël has found a natural home in royal wardrobes. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and Princess Caroline of Monaco are both known admirers of the collection, having been seen wearing pieces at public engage- ments; most notably Princess Caroline at the reception following the unveiling of the bust of Empress Eugénie at the Palais Princier in 2021. Her affinity with the Mai- son carries a particular resonance, given that her moth- er, Grace Kelly, built one of the most celebrated rela- tionships in jewellery history with Van Cleef & Arpels, earning the house its title of Official Supplier to the Principality of Monaco in 1956. Following Grace Kel- ly’s passing, much of her Van Cleef & Arpels collection passed to Princess Caroline, making her not only an heir to her mother’s jewels but to the spirit of elegance they have always embodied.