We can mentally put this bracelet in the pile of pieces I've posted that I would really love to own above all others. (It is a large pile.)
I think the contrast of the clean, geometric lines of the diamond design
and the fluid, articulated nature of the bracelet and the tassel is
just perfect. I've been looking forward to sharing this one with you for a while.
The central circular-cut diamond collets of the bracelet alternate with twin
hexagonal-cut diamonds, within a tapered, flexible border made up of baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds. Suspended from the main bracelet is a circular-cut diamond tassel, with sliding clasp. This piece was made in 1922 and is signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, no. 2071.
Unsurprisingly for a Van Cleef & Arpels' piece, the workmanship and design are thoughtful and careful down to the tiniest detail.I think it is perfect.
This bracelet was listed in Christie's November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Christie's.
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Labels: Art Deco, bracelets, diamonds, tassels, Van Cleef and Arpels
