Péry et Fils Paris Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Necklace
Regular price
$35,000
Created in the 1990s, this diamond, ruby and emerald necklace is set in 18K gold. It is designed as octagonal links pave-set with approximately 12.00 carats of diamonds, each centering a cabochon emerald or square-cut ruby, spaced by double arched bars. Well made and quietly opulent, this fine French necklace combines glamor and superb materials.
Item #: N-21100
Artist: Péry et Fils
Country: France
Circa: 1990's
Materials: 540 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 12.00 carats); 15 Square-cut rubys (with approximate total weight 1 carats); 15 cabochon emeralds (with approximate total weight 1 carats); 18K Gold
Signed: French assay mark, P & Fils maker's mark
Item #: N-21100
Artist: Péry et Fils
Country: France
Circa: 1990's
Materials: 540 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 12.00 carats); 15 Square-cut rubys (with approximate total weight 1 carats); 15 cabochon emeralds (with approximate total weight 1 carats); 18K Gold
Signed: French assay mark, P & Fils maker's mark
Péry et Fils was founded in the 19th century, and quietly rose to importance as an essential manufacturer for Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier in the 1920s . They were selected by Van Cleef & Arpels to manufacture the original "Zip" necklace, a multi-year engineering effort among the Duchess of Windsor, who originated the idea, Renée Puissant, and Péry. The firm was finally absorbed into the Richemont group, owners of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier, in 2012.
Péry et Fils was founded in the 19th century, and quietly rose to importance as an essential manufacturer for Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier in the 1920s . They were selected by Van Cleef & Arpels to manufacture the original "Zip" necklace, a multi-year engineering effort among the Duchess of Windsor, who originated the idea, Renée Puissant, and Péry. The firm was finally absorbed into the Richemont group, owners of Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier, in 2012.
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