VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NEW YORK, Model "Flamme", Years 1940- - Lot 142

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NEW YORK, Model "Flamme", Years 1940-1950 Pair of lapel clips, able to form hair clips, in yellow and pink gold 750‰ punctuated with round faceted rubies mounted in star settings. Pin systems in 585‰ yellow gold and serrated lines. Transformation systems incomplete. Signed "VAN CLEEF & ARPELS N.Y." and numbered "5169". Dimensions: 7.4x2cm. P. Gross weight: 23.3 g. (Scratches). Created in 1934, the "Flammes" clips are emblematic creations of the House of Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in gold or platinum, set with pavé diamonds or punctuated with star-set gemstones, and often worn in pairs or trios, these motifs stand out for the variety of ways in which they can be worn, adorning the lapel of a garment, a hat or a hairstyle. Jacqueline Kennedy, who owned several, also used them to embellish pearl necklaces. Bibliography: RAULET, Sylvie, Van Cleef & Arpels, Editions du Regard, 1986, p. 117.