Object Description
A vintage diamond and 18ct yellow gold ‘Tourbillon’ brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1950. The brooch has a central bombé cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds which are surrounded with overlapping spirals of 18ct yellow tapered gold plaques, each accented by a round brilliant cut diamond at the end, claw set in platinum. To the reverse the brooch has a double pin clip fittings.
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Period
Retro circa 1950
Origin
Paris
Gemstones
72 x round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total 4.30ct
Setting
18ct yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered and French marks
Weight
20.3 grams
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.7cm/1.45″
Condition
Very fine