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Van Cleef Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels bombé ring is a striking and sensuous period design is set with over ten carats of diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 3 row Bombe ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 3 row Bombe ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 3 row Bombe ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Addlestone, GB

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, A DIAMOND BOMBE RING 18ct yellow gold, pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, half set Bombe with 3 rows of round-brilliant cut diamonds. 37 Diamonds in...

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Early 2000s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels  Diamond Bombé Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels  Diamond Bombé Ring 18k Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring 18k Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Created circa 1995, this Van Cleef & Arpels NY diamond bombé ring is set in 18K Yellow gold.

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1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysoprase and Coral Bombé Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysoprase and Coral Bombé Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysoprase and Coral Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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 fl...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Van Cleef & Arpels rose gold and diamond bombé ring
Retro Van Cleef & Arpels rose gold and diamond bombé ring

Retro Van Cleef & Arpels rose gold and diamond bombé ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century diamond and rose gold bombé ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a sculptural arrangement of overlapping leaves, in platinum and 18k gold.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Crossover Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Crossover Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Crossover Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is set in 18k yellow gold and features a crossover design where two pavé-set diamond bands intersect at the center.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Important Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and platinum bombé cocktail ring
Important Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and platinum bombé cocktail ring

Important Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and platinum bombé cocktail ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An Important Mid-Century pavé diamond statement ring of domed design, featuring graduated round-brilliant-cut diamonds, in platinum. Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Atw diamonds 13.63 ct...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bombé Ring
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bombé Ring

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

This classic ring my Van Cleef & Arpels is in a bombé style with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats total.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Gold Double Bombé Ring, Circa 1980
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Gold Double Bombé Ring, Circa 1980

Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Gold Double Bombé Ring, Circa 1980

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A vintage Van Cleef and Arpels diamond and gold double bombé ring, pavé set with graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, with a French, VC...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wave Bombe Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wave Bombe Ring Set in 18k White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wave Bombe Ring Set in 18k White Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A stylish vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ‘Wave’ ring set in 18k white gold. The ring depicts a stylised wave motif and features three horizontal waves split into sections. The c...

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1960s
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1960s

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1960s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Roma, RM

This striking vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels dates to the late 1960s–1970s, a period celebrated for its bold yet impeccably balanced jewelry designs.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT Gold Mother-of-Pearl Marqueterie Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT Gold Mother-of-Pearl Marqueterie Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT Gold Mother-of-Pearl Marqueterie Bombe Ring

Located in Braintree, GB

A substantial Van Cleef & Arpels ring in 18KT gold, designed as a broad rounded bombe band decorated with mother-of-pearl marqueterie.

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Jeweled Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Jeweled Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Jeweled Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant bombe ring by Van Cleef and Arpels with diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bombé Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Bombé Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Bombé Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

This ring exemplifies exquisite simplicity from one of France's leading "Maisons". The whitest diamonds are delicately set into a perfectly proportioned bombé mounting. As wearable...

Category

1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1963 Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring
1963 Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring

1963 Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels vintage diamond bombé ring. Set with one central round old cut diamond in an open back six claw setting with a weight of 1.00 carat, encircled with eight round bri...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Bombe Band Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Bombe Band Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Bombe Band Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Wood Bombe Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With A bombé wood and gold ring inlaid with gold triangles.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Bombe Gemstone Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Bombe Gemstone Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Bombe Gemstone Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A chic Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcasing multiple gemstones and various shapes in 18k yellow gold.

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The luxurious radiance of 18K yellow gold and the alluring brilliance of diamond stones produce an incredibly sophisticated aesthetic effect in this vintage piece. The ring is a Van ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Midcentury Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Midcentury Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Midcentury Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

This elegant 1940's Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond platinum bombe ring is a stand out with its graceful domed shape and six rows of fiery channel set baguette diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Bombe Ring, 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Bombe Ring, 1970s

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Bombe Ring, 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sparkly and colorful Bombe design cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels New York in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Appels 1970s diamond and ruby bombe ring
Van Cleef & Appels 1970s diamond and ruby bombe ring

Van Cleef & Appels 1970s diamond and ruby bombe ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This 1970s 18 carat gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and ruby ring is a magnificently designed dome ring. It features 5 rows of rubies set among 4 rows of diamonds. The ring consists ...

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Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Emerald Gold Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Emerald Gold Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Sapphire Emerald Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

Vibrant yellow sapphires and deep green emeralds come together to create this Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold dome style ring. Size: US Size 6 (Resizeable) Yellow sapphires: 49...

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Retro Diamond Gold Platinum Bombé Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Retro Diamond Gold Platinum Bombé Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Retro Diamond Gold Platinum Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Retro 18 karat gold and platinum ring with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring features 15 old European-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.65 carats, H/...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Bombe Ring
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Bombe Ring

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White Gold Diamond Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the 1960s is crafted in 18k white gold and features a bombe dome design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Coral Diamond and Gold Bombé Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Coral Diamond and Gold Bombé Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Coral Diamond and Gold Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold ring with corals and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcasing Angel Skin Coral and a very deep colored Smokey Quartz set in 18k yellow gold. Size 5 (Resizeable)

Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clovers Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clovers Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clovers Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Clovers Flowers Vintage Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weigh approximately 1ct Details: Size: 3.5 ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18k Yellow Gold Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer cocktail ring.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Bombé Ring with Diamonds
An 18 Carat Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Bombé Ring with Diamonds

An 18 Carat Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Bombé Ring with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat yellow gold bombé ring with eight randomly set white brilliant cut diamonds in rubbed over settings (app. 1.6 ct.)

Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bombe Ring Yellow Sapphire Diamond
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bombe Ring Yellow Sapphire Diamond

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Bombe Ring Yellow Sapphire Diamond

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Magnificent cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in the 1980s. Elegant and classy, the ring is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Features an approxima...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This extraordinary vintage piece from Van Cleef & Arpels is designed in an exceptionally refined manner and attractively embellished with stunning chrysoprase and diamond stones. The...

Category

20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond and Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This extraordinary vintage piece from Van Cleef & Arpels is designed in an exceptionally refined manner and attractively embellished with stunning chrysoprase and diamond stones. The...

Category

20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring of Bombé Design
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring of Bombé Design

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring of Bombé Design

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and 'Mystery- Set' Sapphire Ring Of bombé design, featuring a square emerald-cut diamond, surrounded by calibré cut sapphires, Stamped IRID.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Chrysoprase and Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Chrysoprase and Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold, Chrysoprase and Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold, Chrysoprase & Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Diamond Bombe Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The dome shaped ring is fashioned in textured 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Damond "Bombe" Ring, 1.17 Cts
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Damond "Bombe" Ring, 1.17 Cts

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Damond "Bombe" Ring, 1.17 Cts

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Domed "Bombe" design ring finely crafted in high polish 18 Karat yellow gold with 3 rows of graduated high quality diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Van Cleef & Arpels, France Carved Wood and Gold Bombé Style Ring
Estate Van Cleef & Arpels, France Carved Wood and Gold Bombé Style Ring

Estate Van Cleef & Arpels, France Carved Wood and Gold Bombé Style Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, France #5V580-6 Current ring size: US 5 1/2 (Please contact us with any re-sizing inquiries.)

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Tiger's Eye Stones Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Tiger's Eye Stones Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Tiger's Eye Stones Yellow Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The exceptional tiger’s eye stones are harmoniously complemented by the enchantingly radiant 18K yellow gold in this marvelous ring that is wonderfully designed by Van Cleef & Arpels...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Twist Design Bombé Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Twist Design Bombé Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Twist Design Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Code: COM1332 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Description: 18k Yellow Gold Rope Twist Bombé Ring Accompanied With: Xupes Presentation Box Gender: Ladies UK Ring Size: Q EU Ring Size:...

Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Mesh Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Mesh Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Mesh Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This exceptional vintage piece from Van Cleef & Arpels compels with its luxe design and classy décor, offering a look of utmost sophistication. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage C. 1980s
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage C. 1980s

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage C. 1980s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bombe Ring Vintage Circa 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970 Paris Bombe Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Chrysoprase
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970 Paris Bombe Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Chrysoprase

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1970 Paris Bombe Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Chrysoprase

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Bombe ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a vintage bombe ring created in Paris France, circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Stylish 18ct Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring Circa 1980s
Van Cleef & Arpels Stylish 18ct Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring Circa 1980s

Van Cleef & Arpels Stylish 18ct Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring Circa 1980s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A stylish gold and enamel ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1980s, the bombe shape ring decorated to the front with a scrolling wave like pattern of white cloisonné enamel in 18ct yellow ...

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Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings

Van Cleefs & Arpels 1970 Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18Kt with Diamond & Rock Quartz
Van Cleefs & Arpels 1970 Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18Kt with Diamond & Rock Quartz

Van Cleefs & Arpels 1970 Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18Kt with Diamond & Rock Quartz

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Bombe cocktail ring by Van Cleefs & Arpels. Great one of a kind modernist cocktail ring, created by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleefs & Arpels, back in the 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Bombe Blue Enamel Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 5.75
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Bombe Blue Enamel Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 5.75

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Bombe Blue Enamel Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 5.75

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Torrance, CA

The mid century ring is a great example of Van Cleef designs of the era that embraced glamour and style.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold And Pavé Diamond Double Bombe Ring Of Bypass Design
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold And Pavé Diamond Double Bombe Ring Of Bypass Design

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold And Pavé Diamond Double Bombe Ring Of Bypass Design

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A stylish vintage gold and diamond cross over ring by Van Cleef & Arpels 1972, of asymmetric double bombe form in heavily textured 18ct yellow gold the front of each domed row pavé s...

Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Tiger's Eye Stones Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Tiger's Eye Stones Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Tiger's Eye Stones Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The exceptional tiger’s eye stones are harmoniously complemented by the enchantingly radiant 18K yellow gold in this marvelous ring that is wonderfully designed by Van Cleef & Arpels...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pink Coral 'Philippine' Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pink Coral 'Philippine' Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pink Coral 'Philippine' Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold "Philippine" ring with diamonds and pink coral by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Tiger Eye 'Philippine' Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Tiger Eye 'Philippine' Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Tiger Eye 'Philippine' Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold "Philippine" ring with diamonds and tiger eye by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VC&A domed narrow 18K gold band engraved 'Van Cleef & Arpels' along the top. The ring measures 5/8" x 1/8" and is a size 4.

Category

1990s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Bombe Gemstone Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Bombe Gemstone Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Bombe Gemstone Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A chic Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcasing multiple gemstones and various shapes in 18k yellow gold.

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

The luxurious radiance of 18K yellow gold and the alluring brilliance of diamond stones produce an incredibly sophisticated aesthetic effect in this vintage piece. The ring is a Van ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Gold Bombe Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Gold Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-20th century 18 karat gold and platinum ring with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The scalloped bombé ring has 7 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.25 ca...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Turquoise Diamond Gold Bombe Style Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Turquoise Diamond Gold Bombe Style Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Turquoise Diamond Gold Bombe Style Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels Bombe style cocktail ring set with the finest Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds, onyx, and turquoise in 18k yellow gold.

Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcasing Angel Skin Coral and a very deep colored Smokey Quartz set in 18k yellow gold. Size 5 (Resizeable)

Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Gold Rope Bombe Ring, 18k
Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Gold Rope Bombe Ring, 18k

Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Gold Rope Bombe Ring, 18k

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels (Péry et Fils) Gold Rope Bombe Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold.

Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Midcentury Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Wood Bombe Ring
Vintage Midcentury Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Wood Bombe Ring

Vintage Midcentury Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Wood Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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A fun wood and 18k gold bombe ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960. The ring is made with a tan sandalwood, set with gold triangles.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond Gold Bombe Dress Ring, Circa 1959
Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond Gold Bombe Dress Ring, Circa 1959

Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond Gold Bombe Dress Ring, Circa 1959

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Located in London, GB

A beautiful diamond and gold bombe dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1959, centred with a circular dome of pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds in platinum surrounded by an 18ct ye...

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Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Cut White Diamond And Pavé Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Bombé Ring.

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Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Vivid Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Bombé Ring
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Vivid Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Bombé Ring

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Vivid Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Bombé Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Cut White Diamond And Pavé Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Bombé Ring.

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Materials

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Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bombe ring set in 18k yellow gold.

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Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Onyx Bombe Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Onyx Bombe Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Onyx Bombe Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Jeweled ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage bombe ring made in Paris France circa late 1970's.

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A fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring. This ring features a combined weight of 7 carats of dazzling diamonds mounted to platinum.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Wood Gold Bombe Ring

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Van Cleef & Arpels wood and 18k gold ring with inset gold triangles. .5" wide and high, size 6. Signed VCA 750 B5867837. French hallmark and makers mark present. Circa 1970s

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood and Gold Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k gold ring with a wood bombe top portion inlaid with gold triangular shapes.

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Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum and Diamond Bombe Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum and Diamond Bombe Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous 18k gold bombe ring with 117 round diamonds totaling 3.5 carats, signed Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1960s

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Van Cleef Bombe Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef bombe ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 68 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef bombe ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. While most can agree that any van cleef bombe ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 30 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Finding a van cleef bombe ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Bombe Ring?

Prices for a van cleef bombe ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $725 and can go as high as $110,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,500.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.