Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Door Knocker Earrings
Regular price
$22,500
Created in the 1960s, these Van Cleef & Arpels lion clip earrings are formed of 18K gold and emeralds. Each is designed as a high-relief lion mask with emerald eyes, and suspending a freely-moving textured ring in its open mouth (earclip findings have been changed). A beloved style from the maison's 1960s repertoire, these iconic clip earrings were a classic of 60s design.
Item #: ER-21766
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Circa: 1960s
Dimensions: 1.50" length, 1.00" width.
Materials: 4 round-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.30 carat); 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 37.2 g.
Signed: VCA 18K 3H26-16
Item #: ER-21766
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Circa: 1960s
Dimensions: 1.50" length, 1.00" width.
Materials: 4 round-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.30 carat); 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 37.2 g.
Signed: VCA 18K 3H26-16
In the hedonistic 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels continued to explore a variety of rich design traditions, including India and North Africa,all alongside a classic group of flora and fauna jewels, to which these regal lions belong.
In the hedonistic 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels continued to explore a variety of rich design traditions, including India and North Africa,all alongside a classic group of flora and fauna jewels, to which these regal lions belong.
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