Van Cleef & Arpels Rivière Bracelet circa 1940s
Van Cleef & Arpels Rivière Bracelet
France, circa 1940s
Description
An elegant and highly refined Van Cleef & Arpels diamond line (rivière) bracelet, crafted in yellow gold and set with a continuous row of antique old-cut diamonds in classic collet (bezel) settings.
This bracelet exemplifies the understated sophistication of mid-20th-century Van Cleef & Arpels, produced prior to the Maison’s later named collections. The design emphasizes fluidity, balance, and exceptional stone setting — hallmarks of the firm’s pre-branding era.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, this piece represents discreet high jewelry intended for daily elegance rather than overt display, a quality highly prized by knowledgeable collectors.
Specifications
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Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels
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Origin: France
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Era: Circa 1940s
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Design: Diamond line / rivière bracelet
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Metal: Yellow gold
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Diamonds: Natural antique old-cut diamonds (collet-set)
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Length: 19.5 cm
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Weight: 11.9 g
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Marks: Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition; stones secure and well matched
Collector Notes
Avant l’introduction de collections emblématiques portant un nom (comme Alhambra en 1968), Van Cleef & Arpels produisait des bijoux de ligne raffinés d’une qualité exceptionnelle. Les exemplaires signés de cette période sont de plus en plus rares.
L’utilisation de diamants taille ancienne confirme une production précoce et distingue ce bracelet des modèles de ligne en diamants ultérieurs réalisés avec des tailles brillantes modernes. Sa légèreté, son équilibre et son élégance le rendent particulièrement facile à porter tout en conservant un fort attrait pour les collectionneurs.
Référence 58 Facettes : 10058286170441
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