20th Century Jewels: Design by the Decade
20th Century Jewels: Design by the Decade
SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
ANDRÉ VASSORT | PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND EARCLIPS, FRANCE
Lot Closed
September 30, 04:19 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
ANDRÉ VASSORT
PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND EARCLIPS, FRANCE
Composed of three rows of polished gold hoops, embellished with round diamonds.
- Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.60 carats
- Length 1¼ inches
- Maker's mark for André Vassort
- French assay, obus and workshop marks
- 18 karat gold
- Circa 1970s
- Gross weight approximately 26 dwts
- Fitted with posts
André Vassort was one of the most recognized and highly sought-after manufacturers of exceptional French jewelry in the mid-20th century. His Paris workshop frequently created jewels for Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Mauboussin, amongst others. He was also known for producing fine jewels for Hollywood celebrities as well as notable royals, including the Empress Farah of Iran.