VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K White Gold and Diamond Extra Long ZIP Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Extra Long Adjustable Length ZIP Necklace. It's fascinating how we can discover beauty in the simplest of things when we take the time to look at them from a different angle or with fresh eyes. A masterpiece of ingenuity, the Zip necklace stands out as one of Van Cleef & Arpels’ boldest creations. Said to have been sparked by a suggestion from the Duchess of Windsor, who was fascinated by this new type of fastener. Stunning, sophisticated and playful, the ZIP necklace first designed in the 1950's by Van Cleef & Arpels. Using the zip fastening, The Maison's jewelry making achievement marks its bond with Couture. Additionally, Van Cleef & Arpels began the ambitious undertaking of bringing this functional ordinary object to life through precious materials.