*VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, "Kodak" model, 1960-1970 - Half-set - Lot 131

*VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, "Kodak" model, 1960-1970 - Half-set consisting of a dome ring and a pair of earrings decorated with rotating lines set alternately with brilliant-cut diamonds and round faceted sapphires. The ring, in 950 thousandths platinum, is signed "VAN CLEEF ARPELS" and numbered "28560". French work, diamond hallmark. Finger circumference: 55. Width : 1.6cm. Gross weight: 19 g. Pair of earrings, in 750 thousandths white gold and 950 thousandths platinum, signed "VAN CLEEF ARPELS" and numbered "28459". French work, diamond hallmark of the House. Systems for non-pierced ears, rackets in 750 thousandths white gold. Dimensions: 2.3x1.6cm. Gross weight: 22.1g. (Very slight chips). The "Kodak" model was created in 1967 by Van Cleef & Arpels. With its twists and turns, it evokes the world of Couture and Textiles, a major source of inspiration for the House. The Ateliers worked extensively on the textures of gold, to reproduce the materials of certain fabrics (fishnet, tulle, serge, etc.), lace and trimmings. Bibliography: RAULET, Sylvie, Van Cleef & Arpels, Editions du Regard, Paris, 1986, P. 125 and 126. Lots marked with an asterisk * are temporary imports and will be subject to an additional 22.7% VAT, if they remain on European territory and are not re-exported outside the European Union.