Van Cleef & Arpels, Necklace, USA, circa 1955. Platinum, white pear-shaped and baguette-cut diamonds. Length 39 cm (15.3 in.). Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels'. Van Cleef & Arpels. © TEFAF 2018

This classic white diamond necklace recalls Van Cleef & Arpels glamorous diamond jewelry from the 1920s and 1930s. The light structure and flexible nature of this piece allows it to fall like fabric on the wearer.

The elegant pear-shaped diamonds float along rows of baguette-cut diamonds creating a brilliant dance of light along the wearer’s neck. This timeless necklace is similar in style and spirit to the celebrated platinum and diamond collaret purchased by Her Majesty Queen Nazli of Egypt.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Pivoine spinelle clip, Paris, 2017. Pink and white gold, round diamonds, round pink, red and peach spinels, 6.17 x 7.43 x 2.25 cm (2.4 x 2.9 x 0.9 in.). Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels'. Van Cleef & Arpels. © TEFAF 2018

Van Cleef & Arpels (Stand 144) at TEFAF Maastricht, March 10-18, 2018