Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Hoop Earrings
$32,500
Created in the 1970s, these clip back hoop earrings with by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris are composed of coral, diamonds and 18K gold. The front of each slightly tapering hoop is formed of reeded coral and gold wirework accents centering a navette motif set with four round brilliant-cut diamonds, the reverse of articulated conforming reeded gold sections.With their dynamic composition of intersecting lines, ridges and contrasting textures, this beloved Van Cleef & Arpels design re-invented the hoop earring for the 1970s.
- Product Details
- Curator's Notes
Item #: ER-21522
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1973
Materials: Coral; 8 round diamonds (approximate total weight 0.75 carat); 18K Gold
Signed: FRANCE 18K VCA C 73
Van Cleef & Arpels designers go to unusual lengths to engineer their earrings so that they hang at the optimal angle to suit the design and the wearer, and distribute weight evenly as possible. For a 1970s 18K gold and diamond ring from this popular collection, please see #21151.