VHERNIER Milano Plateau Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Quartz
Aladino clip-on earrings designed by Vhernier.
This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings from the Plateau collection, created in Milano Italy in a very limited edition of only twenty pieces, by the exclusive jewelry house of Vhernier. The gorgeous sculptural pair of earrings was carefully crafted with great geometric eye appeal, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with very high polished finishes. They are embellished with a pair of translucent carved blue quartzes. The earrings are fitted at the reverse with a pair of comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done on request if is need.
Quartz: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 cabochon cut of blue quartz gemstones, with an estimate weight of 20 carats.
Weight: 20.8 Grams, (13.45 Dwt).
Measurements: 22 mm by 17 mm by 10 mm (0.87 x 0.67 x 0.39 Inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian mark for the assay of the 18kt gold, the three-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follow, "VHERNIER .750 *2327MI 20B".
Vhernier
According to Forbes, the Vhernier brand got its start in 1984, when Angela Camurati co-founded the design firm in Valenza, naming it after Doge Venier, a Renaissance ruler of Venice. Valenza is known as the premier producer of gold jewelry in Italy and, to an extent, in the entire world. Beyond Vhernier, other high-end jewelry designers source their gold work there, including Bulgari. The brand began showing off its work in the 1990s. As Margo Raffaelli reports, “The first pieces of Vhernier’s own design were presented in the very beginning of the 1990s, namely laconic earrings and rings of glossy gold. However, the greatest popularity of the company was brought by animalistic brooches in the form of playful turtles, crabs and caterpillars, as well as earrings with a balloon motif.” Beyond its acclaimed Valenza gold work, Vhernier also often adds a range of unusual and interesting materials to its pieces, including wood, stone, aluminum, titanium and even fossils. It pays particular attention to the types and styles of gold used in its pieces, however. Rose gold is a favorite pick, and the gold used in Vhernier pieces is always incredibly polished, to a high shine. White gold is rarer in Vhernier pieces, but, as Forbes report, when it is used, the brand does not incorporate rhodium, as other designers often do. Raffaelli further states that Vhernier quickly became connected to the Trasparenze technique, which combines rock crystal with colored opaque minerals, for unique optical illusions and evolving colors that aren’t possible otherwise. As such, Vhernier’s Trasparenze pieces are well-prized by collectors looking for something unique and unusual to add to their jewelry collections. Raffaelli likewise notes that Vhernier placed as much of an emphasis on the appearance of the brand’s pieces as it did the end user’s experience while wearing them. A certain level of care is taken in ensuring comfort and convenience, which isn’t always a given in the haute Joaillerie world.
Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Vhernier pair of earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no trace of wear and damage to the gold. Both gemstones are secured in the settings. These earrings has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E101924ACNM/.4999