Boucheron Diamond and Gold Clip Earrings, French, circa 1950

Name: Boucheron Diamond and Gold Clip Earrings, French, circa 1950
Brand: Boucheron
Price: 22869.13 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Boucheron diamond and gold clip earrings. A matching pair, each set with thirty one round mixed old cut diamonds in open back claw settings, sixty two in total with a combined approximate weight of 5.80 carats, to a pierced bombé cluster design featuring circular openwork, polished edges and round open backholing, fitted to reverse with a secure hinged clip fitting, approximately 2.2cm in diameter. Marked 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, signed 'BOUCHERON, PARIS', maker's mark for André Vassort, French, circa 1950. André Vassort became one of the most recognised and famous craftsmen of high-quality French jewellery in the mid-20th Century. He worked for many famous jewellery houses including Boucheron. Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill out a CBP 5106 customs form before the item is shipped. This form is a legal requirement for any item over $2,000 which is being imported into the United States. One of the details the form requests is the purchaser’s social security number or importer’s number.

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Circa 1950

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Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

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Seller: 253031stDibs: LU1868296441

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Boucheron

As the oldest high-end jewelry boutique on the legendary Place Vendôme in Paris, dating to 1893, Boucheron stands for history, sensuality and avant-garde style. The French design house has created iconic rings, necklaces and other adornments over its more than 160-year history for royalty like the Russian imperial family, the Maharaja of Patiala and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. It has also received popular acclaim with its modern designs and playful motifs such as serpents and cats.

Since its founding in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron with a boutique at the Palais Royal arcades, the maison has sought to create unforgettably unique pieces, push the boundaries of innovations in jewelry design and celebrate the opulence of gold. Many of its pieces are sculpted in gold by expert goldsmiths so that the material becomes a design element in its own right. Frédéric’s son Louis was especially interested in the Art Deco style as well as accessories like cigarette holders, bags and belts.

Boucheron is most famously known for its sources of inspiration: nature, animals and the earth. Its iconic Serpent Bohème collection, introduced in 1968, references the curves and scales of the animal with pear-shaped motifs and coiled accents adorned with diamonds and other precious stones like turquoise, lapis lazuli and malachite. Frédéric Boucheron gave a serpent necklace to his wife as a symbol of love and protection. Leopards, hummingbirds, deer and hedgehogs are referenced in the Animaux de Collection, while high-end 3D technology in the Nature Triomphante meticulously re-creates flower petals, ivy branches and other organic forms.

Boucheron also pays homage to Paris, the city where it was founded. The octagonal shape of the Place Vendôme is translated into the geometric Liseré pieces, and the Clou de Paris motif is inspired by the cobblestones on its streets. Since 1859, when Boucheron introduced a collection of pocket watches, the atelier has also regularly created timepieces with the same elegance and refinement as its jewelry.

Despite having such a long legacy, Boucheron has always been ahead of its time. Its creative collections and bold jewelry remain coveted and cherished. In 2018, its flagship in the Place Vendôme reopened after a restoration under its current owner Kering.

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