Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s

Name: Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
SKU: BR65318
Price: 32500.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$32,500

A Rhythm of Gold and Light

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The story

The quiet brilliance of diamonds woven into the fluid geometry of gold.

Created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France during the 1980s, this refined bracelet offers a particularly graceful interpretation of the classic curb-link chain. Its polished 18K yellow gold links form a continuous, supple line, punctuated at measured intervals by elongated open links whose gently curved surfaces are set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds follow the contours of each link, introducing delicate flashes of white light against the warmth of the gold.

The beauty of the design lies in its balance. The alternating proportions of the links lend the bracelet a subtle architectural rhythm, while the articulated construction allows it to follow the wrist naturally. Neither strictly geometric nor overtly ornamental, it possesses the understated assurance characteristic of Van Cleef & Arpels, where even the simplest chain becomes an exercise in proportion, movement, and detail.

A continuous line of gold, its rhythm illuminated by diamonds.

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Details

Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels
Period: 1980s
Metal: 18K yellow gold
Stones & Carat Weight: Brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 2 carats total
Dimensions: 7.5 inches long
Weight: 26 grams
Signed / Numbered: Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, with French assay marks and Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark
Closure / Mechanics: Articulated link bracelet with clasp
Origin: France
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Reference: BR65318