VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
About the Item
- Creator:
- Ring Size:6.25 US, Resizable
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:9.51 g
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1990s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
Van Cleef & Arpels
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 Arpel. 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, the 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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Texture 18k Yellow Gold RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYThis gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a dome band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 26 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estima...Category
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire Ruby Diamond Wide 18k Yellow Gold RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYThis fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a wide band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with blue sapphire, red rubies, and diamonds. Made in France circa ...Category
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
- VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Entrelacs Diamond White Gold Ring 55By Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYThis stunning Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the classic Entrelacs collection features a sparkling band design crafted in 18k white gold and pave set with 83 brilliant-cut round D-E-F ...Category
1990s Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Marquis RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYThis fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a marquise design set with round red rubies weighing an estimated 1.29 carats and brilliant-cut round...Category
Vintage 1980s French More Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYThis magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx and about 87 brilliant-cut round D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 3.50 cara...Category
Vintage 1980s French More Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
- VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYThis stunning authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a vibrant flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with yellow sapphires and round brilliant E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds...Category
1990s Cluster Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Coral Diamond Gold RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Beverly Hills, CAA gorgeous vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made of 18k gold, coral and diamond. Diamonds are round brilliant cut, total carat weight is 0.36 points. Stamped with VCA maker's mar...Category
Vintage 1980s French Band Rings
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Diamond Band RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn 18 carat gold band ring with irregular texture set with two triangular pieces of coral with in between a juxta posed platinum triangle set with three b...Category
Vintage 1970s French Band Rings
MaterialsCoral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Feasterville, PAA 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
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Skin Coral Bombe Yellow Gold RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in Feasterville, PAA 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
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond RingBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in New York, NYCreated by Van Cleef & Arpels New York in the 1970s, this ring is composed of 18K gold and approximately 3.40 carats of diamonds. It is designed as a tapering channel-set line of bag...Category
Mid-20th Century American Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rings in 18K Yellow GoldBy Van Cleef & ArpelsLocated in London, GBVan Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rings in 18K Yellow Gold Additional information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Gender: Women Gemstone: Diamond Material: Yellow gold (18K) Ring size (US): 6....Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsYellow Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Gems by David Webb, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels Anchor The Back Vault’s Treasure Trove
Boasting one of the largest collections of David Webb in the world, the firm offers exceptional jewels — always in demand yet never in short supply.
This Turquoise Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Necklace Is a Rare and Alluring Find
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?