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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMONDS, EMERALDS & YELLOW GOLD LION BROOCH, 1970s

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMONDS, EMERALDS & YELLOW GOLD LION BROOCH, 1970s

45,880 GBP
45,880 GBP
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WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE LION BARQUEROLLES, ONE OF VCA'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ANIMAL PIECES. A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL JEWEL, THE BROOCH IS SET IN 18 K YELLOW GOLD WITH 7.70 CT OF DIAMONDS AND EYES ACCENTED BY EMERALDS.


A COLLECTOR’S MUST because this museum-quality lion brooch from the coveted Barquerolles series was designed under the artistic direction of Hélène Arpels and fabricated by the prestigious goldsmith Georges Lenfant—a powerful expression of the golden age of French high jewellery.

STYLE: The ideal His-and-Hers piece that is meant to be worn on a black-tie look as well as on day-to-day denim (just make it wild and fun).

Details

BRAND & PERIOD: Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, c. 1970s

MATERIALS: 18 k yellow gold, brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 7.70 ct total and two emeralds

DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE): Height ~5.0 cm; width ~4.5 cm; depth ~1.5 cm at the highest point

WEIGHT: 45.9 g

JWL AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE:

• MAKERS MARK: Georges Lenfant

• HALLMARKS: French eagle’s-head

• SERIAL NUMBER: N° 28261

• DEALER ESTIMATES THIS PIECE TO BE FROM THE 1970s

• SELLER PROFILE: This item is offered by a Trusted Dealer in Switzerland

More About This Jewel

AN OPPORTUNITY because

• HERITAGE & RARITY: Part of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Lion Barquerolles series—rare and highly collectible, especially with Georges Lenfant’s maker mark.

• DESIGN & PERIOD: A bold, sculptural 1970s creation emblematic of the Maison’s glamour and animalier themes.

• CRAFTSMANSHIP & SIGNATURE: Signed by both VCA and Lenfant, with French assay marks—the perfect trifecta. Expertly set with 7.70 ct of brilliant-cut diamonds and emerald eyes.

COLLECTOR APPEAL: These lions seldom appear on the market and are sought after for their design pedigree and exceptional execution.

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