VAN CLEEF & ARPELS - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges - Lot 139

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, 1960s "Inseparables" medal pendant in yellow gold 750‰ and platinum 950‰ decorated with branching birds set off by pear-cut rubies mounted in a closed setting and 8/8-cut diamonds, on a radiating openwork background, the twisted border. Signed "VAN CLEEF & ARPELS" and numbered "93119". French work, diamond hallmark of Atelier Georges LENFANT. Diameter : 3cm. P. Gross weight : 11,1 g. (Minor oxidation, slight chipping). Among Van Cleef & Arpels' animal repertoire, the theme of "Lovebirds" occupies a special place. These pairs of birds, developed since 1945, can be found on numerous brooches and medals, in several color variations depending on the gemstones used. Depending on the number of birds joined together, the symbolic reading of the Inseparables varies, synonymous with conjugal love or filial love.