An exceptional collection of ruby jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels
More than 3,000 carats of top-quality rubies to create an exceptional collection: this is the challenge successfully met by Van Cleef & Arpels . It took almost 10 years to gather all the rubies needed for its creation.
Treasure of Rubies: ruby jewelry according to Van Cleef & Arpels
At Van Cleef & Arpels , we like to approach luxury jewelry collections from the perspective of the precious stone. After colored diamonds and emeralds, it is the turn of the ruby to be honored by the house. The Treasure of Rubies collection was officially unveiled at an event organized in Bangkok.
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The fine jewelry brand doesn't just use the most precious stones, which it coyly calls "pierres de caractère" (stones of character) . It prides itself on selecting the best. That's why it took nearly a decade to gather the rubies that form the cornerstone of this luxury jewelry collection. These are mainly precious stones that were purchased from collectors. To the uninitiated, this may seem trivial. But managing to gather such a large number of rubies that can be combined to create uniform jewelry is a real feat.
Ruby, Jacques Arpels' favorite stone
If the house has persevered in its efforts to create Treasure of Rubies, it is probably due to the long love affair between Van Cleef & Arpels and the ruby . Wasn't it Jacques Arpels who admitted in 1982 that the ruby is his favorite gemstone? We also remember the famous pre-war double Pivoine ruby clip. But with this collection of ruby jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels has wowed the gallery.
Treasure of Rubies Jewels
This collection of luxury ruby jewelry brings together no less than 60 pieces for a total of more than 3,000 carats of certified top-quality rubies. These jewels take up the brand's favorite themes, namely botany, asymmetry, patterns inspired by couture as well as the in-house Mystery setting technique, created and patented in 1933.
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All the jewels in the Treasure of Rubies collection are remarkable pieces, but there is still one or two that stand out. There is in particular this Flamboyant Ruby necklace transformable in rose and white gold. The center stone of this necklace is a cushion ruby of 25.76 carats. It is accompanied by 18 oval or cushion rubies totaling 30.4 carats, as well as diamonds. This cushion ruby has an atypical history. It was kept in its rough state for a long time by its owner. After being cut into a cushion, it is now the center stone of this ruby necklace. This is the first time that we discover it in its cut form. Among the other jewels in the collection:
- Unisson ruby earrings that play with the red nuances of this stone
- Ruby Rings “Between the Fingers”
- White gold Duo diamond earrings with detachable pendants
These luxury jewels have literally captivated Van Cleef & Arpels customers. It is rumored that all the pieces in the Treasure of Rubies collection have already found a buyer.
