Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Enamel Gold Dress Clip
Van Cleef and Arpels gold, diamond and enamel 'Ludo Hexagon' dress clip, circa 1940, of buckle design set with brilliant-cut diamonds and single-cut diamonds to the polished hexagons, estimated total diamond weight 2.50 carats, numbered, signed van Cleef & Arpels, French assay mark, maker's mark for Pery & Fils, 18ct gold, weight 33.7gm, measuring 1.65 in. x 1.14 in.
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- Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- brooches, gold
- dress clips and fur clips - jewellery 57
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Van Cleef & Arpels (France)
- brooches, designers 37
- jewellery 11
