The “Chevron Mystérieux” necklace is a centerpiece of Van Cleef & Arpels’ 2022 “Legend of Diamonds” High Jewelry collection. It not only features the three largest pear-shaped diamonds cut from the “Lesotho Legend”, the world’s fifth-largest gem-quality diamond rough, but also incorporates the House’s signature Mystery Set technique and haute couture elements, using sapphires and emeralds to accentuate the diamonds’ magnificent radiance.
The design of this intricate necklace draws inspiration from the overlapping bodice of 1950s evening gowns. The collar section, crafted using the Mystery Set technique, forms an interlacing design of diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires. Each gemstone used in the Mystery Set is custom-cut to ensure perfect color and shape matching.
Suspended below the necklace are three pear-shaped diamonds. The largest central diamond weighs an impressive 31.24 carats, flanked by two diamonds of 12.18 carats and 12.07 carats respectively. These are exceptionally rare, high-quality Type IIa diamonds, achieving D color and Flawless clarity. All three primary diamonds were cut from the monumental 910-carat “Lesotho Legend” diamond rough—the fifth largest ever found—and represent the three largest pear-shaped diamonds derived from it. This bestows upon the piece a special collectible value worthy of jewelry history.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that this piece ingeniously incorporates a convertible design, offering six distinct ways of wearing. For instance, the largest central diamond can be worn alone as a pendant, while the other two diamonds can be detached and worn as earrings, fulfilling all your formal attire pairing needs.
