These rigid cuffs, with their free-form design, reflect one of the many exotic themes that inspired Van Cleef & Arpels. Drawing influence from late Etruscan hammered and embossed techniques, these pieces seamlessly blend modernity with the grandeur of large-scale sculptural jewelry from the 1970s. Produced in a limited edition during the decade, they became icons of the era. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis famously owned a version of these gold cuffs and was often photographed wearing them at notable events, including a tribute to performer Josephine Baker and in conversation with boxer Muhammad Ali. This particular pair is dated 1977.