Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bombé Ring
Regular price
$22,500
Designed in the late 1980s, this diamond, chrysoprase, coral and onyx ring was made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris. The ring centers a field of pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by coral, onyx and chrysoprase sections. With its crisp palette of unusual colors, this beautifully made ring is a streamlined classic of the maison's boutique.
Item #: R-21906
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: late 1980s
Size: 6 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 33 round diamonds (approximate total weight 0.65 carat with VVS clarity and G/H color grade); onyx; coral; chrysoprase; 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 10.8 g.
Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark, French assay mark, VC-A MADE IN FRANCE, NY 5K6125
Item #: R-21906
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: late 1980s
Size: 6 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 33 round diamonds (approximate total weight 0.65 carat with VVS clarity and G/H color grade); onyx; coral; chrysoprase; 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 10.8 g.
Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels maker's mark, French assay mark, VC-A MADE IN FRANCE, NY 5K6125
La Boutique Van Cleef & Arpels was established by Jacques and Pierre Arpels in 1954 to offer youthful and casual designs - in a limited series. Some were figural and others of abstract geometric design, often featuring colorful hardstones such as this ring. Bright green onyx, also known as chrysoprase, featured first in the Philippine ring, created in 1968. Numerous variations on the Philippine, as well as related ring designs such as this one, remain highly popular with collectors.
La Boutique Van Cleef & Arpels was established by Jacques and Pierre Arpels in 1954 to offer youthful and casual designs - in a limited series. Some were figural and others of abstract geometric design, often featuring colorful hardstones such as this ring. Bright green onyx, also known as chrysoprase, featured first in the Philippine ring, created in 1968. Numerous variations on the Philippine, as well as related ring designs such as this one, remain highly popular with collectors.
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