Modelled as a flower, the pistils set with clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds and karat gold motifs, to petals set with carved corals, to a karat gold stem, signed and numbered 12058CS, with French essay and makers's mark, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.

BACK TO NATURE
One of the most iconic series of Van Cleef & Arples is 'The Nerval Collection'. This collection shows with the fleeting yet blossoming representation of flowers by using exceptional and rare materials, such like 'Bois d'amourette' also known as letter wood. The wood is famous for its frecked pattern and reddish highlights and is said to bring good fortune.
The colour and grain of the Letter Wood will gradually show a more profound luster in the test of time, demonstrating the everlasting glory of Van Cleef & Arples and their passion for advocating nature. Lot 920 is simply set with beautifully cut and carved letter-woood petals. outhined with gold and accented by diamond stamen, displaying a down-to-earth charisma.

Price estimate:
HKD: 125,000 - 165,000
USD: 16,000 - 21,200

Auction Result:
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