Andre Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels: A pair of gold hoop ear clips signed VCA and numbered, French assay mark and maker's mark for Andre Vassort, 3.7 cm, weight 38.1 grams. Andre Vassort was one of the most celebrated French jewellers of the 20th century, producing jewels for Mauboussin, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and others, including the spectacular crown worn by Empress Farah of Iran at her coronation.