- 1780
AN ICONIC DIAMOND NECKLACE / BRACELET, 'ZIP', VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Estimate
1,200,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
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Description
- 18k yellow gold, diamond
Of zip design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, necklace maximum length approximately 450mm, may be worn as a bracelet, length approximately 170mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and VCA, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
Condition
Separates into four pieces. Additional link for the bracelet signed Van Cleef & Arpels, upper necklace clasp signed VCA, each detachable piece numbered ML 5006 with French maker's marks for Pery (A.) et Cie, and French assay marks for gold and platinum and stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 8 to 11 carats in total, are on average G-H colour, mostly VVS-VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal. Overall in very good condition. Case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.Certificates of Authenticity: Various manufacturers may not issue certificates of authenticity upon request. Sotheby's is not under an obligation to furnish the purchaser with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer at any time. Unless the requirements for a rescission of the sale under the Terms of Guarantee are satisfied, the failure of a manufacturer to issue a certificate will not constitute grounds to rescind the sale. Gemological Certificates and Reports: References in the catalogue descriptions to certificates or reports issued by gemological laboratories are provided only for the information of bidders, and Sotheby's does not guarantee and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports. Please also note that laboratories may differ in their assessment of a gemstone (including its origin and presence, type and extent of treatments) and their certificates or reports may contain different results.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.Certificates of Authenticity: Various manufacturers may not issue certificates of authenticity upon request. Sotheby's is not under an obligation to furnish the purchaser with a certificate of authenticity from the manufacturer at any time. Unless the requirements for a rescission of the sale under the Terms of Guarantee are satisfied, the failure of a manufacturer to issue a certificate will not constitute grounds to rescind the sale. Gemological Certificates and Reports: References in the catalogue descriptions to certificates or reports issued by gemological laboratories are provided only for the information of bidders, and Sotheby's does not guarantee and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports. Please also note that laboratories may differ in their assessment of a gemstone (including its origin and presence, type and extent of treatments) and their certificates or reports may contain different results.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
FASTENING WIZARDRY Van Cleef & Arpel's iconic 'Zip' necklace exemplifies the Maison's creativity and capability to transform the everyday into exquisite jewels. This ingenious creation is credited to originate from a suggestion from the Duchess of Windsor in 1938, when she proposed to Renée Puissant - the Maison's artistic director and daughter of Alfred Van Cleef - that a piece should be created based on the concept of a zip fastener. This was the beginning of a period of technical advancements in jewellery-making for the Maison, with the micro-engineering of this design taking the Maison's workshops decades to perfect, and the first model for the 'Zip' necklace was presented to the public in 1951.
Celebrated as a collier fermeture eclair, the highly flexible and decorative strip can be converted from a necklace to a bracelet. Continuously revived through various interpretations by Van Cleef & Arpels, Lot 1780 highlights the Maison's definitive and dexterous aesthetics, fashioned of yellow gold decorated with diamonds, emblematic of pieces created since the 1950s.
Celebrated as a collier fermeture eclair, the highly flexible and decorative strip can be converted from a necklace to a bracelet. Continuously revived through various interpretations by Van Cleef & Arpels, Lot 1780 highlights the Maison's definitive and dexterous aesthetics, fashioned of yellow gold decorated with diamonds, emblematic of pieces created since the 1950s.