VAN CLEEF & ARPELS "Twist" necklace VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Twist" necklace Formed by a torsade of alternating coral balls (Corallium Rubrum), cultured pearls and 18k yellow gold balls. 1962 Signed and numbered Length: approx. 45 cm, Gross weight: 140.77 g Bibliography: Evelyne Possémé, Van Cleef and Arpels, l'Art de la Haute Joaillerie, Éditions les Arts Décoratifs, 2012, a similar model reproduced on p.193 A coral (Corallium Rubrum), cultured pearl and 18k yellow gold "Twist" necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1962 Provenance: Ney-d'Elchingen family, by descent CONDITION REPORT : Good condition Slight wear to some beads Signed V.C.A., numbered B3441 CONDITION REPORT : Good condition Slight wear to some pearls Signed V.C.A., numbered B3441 VCA case

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