In the 1930s, the Duchess of Windsor approached jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels for a little something to match the new-fangled, modern fasteners that were appearing in her gowns.  Patents were struck in the 30s for a method to create a zipper from precious metals—a jewel that could be both a necklace or a bracelet—but … Continue reading Iconic necklace sells for triple its estimate