Object Description
An 18ct gold Zodiac pendant by Georges Lenfant for Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970s. Designed in the style of an ancient coin representing Gemini, on the front is a raised image of two people standing face to face and on the reverse the dates for Gemini in Roman numerals XXI V and XXII VI for 21st May and 22nd June with the zodiac symbol in between. The pendant is suspended from an drop shaped pendant loop.
Maker
Georges Lenfant for Van Cleef & Arpels
Period
1970s
Origin
Paris
Setting
18ct yellow gold signed VCA and with workshop mark for Georges Lenfant and with French assay marks
Weight
17.8 grams
Dimensions
2.7cm/ 1.06″ in diameter
Condition
Very fine
Directors Notes
Zodiac pendants have become hugely popular and the original, vintage ones, like this one from the 1970s are the most coveted, particularly ones made by Georges Lenfant. Lenfant created zodiacs of various designs during this period for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, these pendants are particularly collectible and all of the exceptional quality you would expect from these famous fine jewellery houses and Lenfant.