Van Lennep Journal
The Jeweled Horse: David Webb’s Kingdom in Motion
A Lipizzaner clip-brooch turns equestrian pageantry into a study of movement, costume and graphic surface.
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Journal & Discoveries
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VLF-0002
Antique French 18 kt Gold and Enamel "Grasshopper" Brooch
Insects — including grasshoppers — were recurring subjects in French jewelry of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reflecting the period’s fascination with the natural world and the expressive use of colored enamel. This antique French 18 kt gold and enamel grasshopper brooch survives in its original fitted retailer’s case, a particularly valuable piece of object history that helps explain its notably well-preserved condition. The case bears the stamp of The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent Street, London W, preserving evidence of the brooch’s original place of sale.
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Seaman Schepps
Seaman Schepps Baroque Pearl, and Diamond Bird Brooch
Seaman Schepps Baroque Pearl, and Diamond Bird Brooch Length is 2-1/8 inches 18 kt Yellow and White gold Total diamond weight is approx. 5.00 cts G-H color, VS clarity Baroque cultured pearls are silver-white with strong orient and very good luster
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Demner
Demner Tri Color Gold and Diamond Star Cuff
Demner Tri Color Gold and Diamond Star Cuff With detachable Moon Clip/ Brooch Yellow, rose, and white gold
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Graff
Graff Diamond Flame Earrings
Graff Diamond Flame Earrings Each set with brilliant cut diamonds Diamond weight is 1.94 cts Each signed Graff Lengths are 1.5 cm Each center stone is 0.50 cts F VVS
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Verdura
Verdura Diamond and Gold Ribbon Brooch
Verdura Diamond and Gold Ribbon Brooch Old cut diamonds, gold and platinum Signed: Verdura Diamond weight is approx. 6.00 - 6.50 total cts
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Cartier
Cartier Bamboo Gold and Diamond Bracelet
Cartier Bamboo Gold and Diamond 18 kt gold Diamond weight is approx. 8.36 total cts F-G VS clarity Signed: Cartier numbered French maker's mark Maker's and assay marks for 18 kt gold All nine bamboo segments are covered in diamonds
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David Webb · Earrings
David Webb Rock Crystal and Gold Earrings
Carved rock crystal earrings framed in textured 18 kt yellow gold, with gold cross motifs and hinged clip fittings. Signed WEBB.
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Anthony Lent · Earrings
Anthony Lent Cherub Earrings
Anthony Lent earrings with sculpted gold cherub faces framed by diamonds and platinum. Layered, scalloped surrounds give the pair depth, with clip fittings to the reverse.
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Hermès · Brooch
Hermès Bicolour Gold Stirrup and Spur Brooch
An equestrian brooch combining a stirrup, spur and articulated chain in 18 kt yellow and white gold. Signed HERMÈS PARIS, with French marks recorded in the catalogue.
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Chanel · Cuff / bracelet
Chanel Silver Camellia Cuff
A broad sterling silver cuff with openwork camellias and scrolling foliage. Its sculptural pierced design wraps around the wrist; signed CHANEL.
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Unattributed · Brooches / Dress clips
Art Moderne Diamond Convertible Dress Clips
A pair of platinum diamond dress clips, circa 1930–1940, with geometric fans of round and baguette-cut diamonds. A white-gold frame joins the clips into a single brooch.
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Unsigned · Bracelet
Georgian Gold Bracelet
A Georgian gold bracelet with elaborate openwork scrolls, floral ornament and a central medallion. The richly worked front is complemented by decorative construction around the reverse.
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Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. · Brooch
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Gold Rose Petal Brooch
A sculptural rose petal brooch in 18 kt yellow gold, with gently undulating edges and a softly textured surface. Designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co., circa 1979.
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