Old-cut diamonds, 18k yellow gold (customs mark), signed VCA, numbered

Diamonds: with an approximate total weight of 0.80-1.00 carat

Size/Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.5 cm
Gross weight: 39.5 grams

Created around 1945, Van Cleef & Arpels 'Snowflakes' model is a work of art embodying the brilliance and delicacy of nature. Inspired by the perfect symmetry of snowflakes, each element of this jewel is an ode to the ephemeral beauty of winter. Diamonds capture the light and evoke the purity and magic of snowflakes gently swirling in the cold winter air. Every detail is meticulously crafted to create visual harmony, making this model a timeless piece that transcends seasons, capturing nature's eternal wonder.
Cf. E. Possémé, Van Cleef & Arpels the art of high jewelry, Paris, Les Arts Décoratifs, 2012, p. 51, p. 302
Cf. M. Gabardi, Gioielli anni’40, Torino, Giorgio Mondadori & Associati, 1985, pag. 18 n. 1