A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace crafted in 18kt yellow gold, designed as a twisted strand of natural turquoise beads, fine natural pearls, and intricate woven gold links. The interplay of vivid turquoise and soft pearl lustre is characteristic of VCA’s mid-century design period, where colour, texture, and form were used to create bold yet refined jewellery. Fully signed and numbered.
• Length: 42.5 cm
• Width: 1.0 cm
• Weight: 100 g
• Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold
• Period / Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
• Maker’s Marks: Signed VCA, French eagle’s head hallmark, serial number
Turquoise
• Natural turquoise beads, well-matched in colour and tone
Pearls
• Natural pearls with fine lustre and uniform sizing
Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.
Mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels is highly valued for its innovative craftsmanship and elegant use of natural gemstones. Turquoise and pearls were signature materials of the Maison during the 1960s–1970s, often arranged in twisted, braided, or sautoir forms to create soft movement and sculptural depth.
Pieces like this are sought after by collectors of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, VCA turquoise jewellery, and those building curated collections of historic Maison creations.
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace crafted in 18kt yellow gold, designed as a twisted strand of natural turquoise beads, fine natural pearls, and intricate woven gold links. The interplay of vivid turquoise and soft pearl lustre is characteristic of VCA’s mid-century design period, where colour, texture, and form were used to create bold yet refined jewellery. Fully signed and numbered.
• Length: 42.5 cm
• Width: 1.0 cm
• Weight: 100 g
• Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold
• Period / Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
• Maker’s Marks: Signed VCA, French eagle’s head hallmark, serial number
Turquoise
• Natural turquoise beads, well-matched in colour and tone
Pearls
• Natural pearls with fine lustre and uniform sizing
Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.
Mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels is highly valued for its innovative craftsmanship and elegant use of natural gemstones. Turquoise and pearls were signature materials of the Maison during the 1960s–1970s, often arranged in twisted, braided, or sautoir forms to create soft movement and sculptural depth.
Pieces like this are sought after by collectors of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, VCA turquoise jewellery, and those building curated collections of historic Maison creations.
