An exceptional collection of ruby jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels
Over 3,000 carats of top-quality rubies to create an exceptional collection: this is the successful gamble taken by Van Cleef & Arpels. It took them almost 10 years to gather all the rubies needed for its creation.
Treasure of Rubies: the ruby jewelry according to Van Cleef & Arpels
At Van Cleef & Arpels, they like to approach luxury jewelry collections from the perspective of the gemstone. After colored diamonds and emeralds, it is now the ruby's turn to be honored by the house. The Treasure of Rubies collection was officially unveiled at an event held in Bangkok.
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The high jewelry brand not only uses the most precious stones, which it modestly calls stones of character. It prides itself on selecting the best. This is 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. For the novice, this may seem insignificant. But successfully gathering such a large number of rubies that can be combined to create uniform jewelry is a real tour de force.
The ruby, Jacques Arpels' favorite stone
If the house persevered in its efforts to create Treasure of Rubies, it is probably due to the long love story between Van Cleef & Arpels and the ruby. Wasn't it Jacques Arpels who confessed in 1982 that the ruby was his favorite gemstone? We also remember the famous pre-war double Pivoine ruby clip. But with this collection of ruby jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels amazed everyone.
The jewelry from Treasure of Rubies
This collection of luxury ruby jewelry brings together no less than 60 pieces for a total of over 3,000 carats of certified top-quality rubies. These jewels feature the brand's favorite themes, namely botany, asymmetry, couture-inspired motifs, and the in-house Mystery setting technique, created and patented in 1933.
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All the jewelry in the Treasure of Rubies collection are remarkable pieces, but there are still one or two that stand out. This includes the convertible Rubis Flamboyant necklace in rose and white gold. The master stone of this necklace is a 25.76-carat cushion-cut ruby. It is accompanied by 18 oval or cushion-cut rubies totaling 30.4 carats, as well as diamonds. This cushion-cut ruby also has an unusual history. It was long kept in its rough state by its owner. After being cut into a cushion, it is now the central stone of this ruby necklace. This is the first time it has been seen in its cut form. Among the other jewels in the collection:
- Unisson ruby earrings that play with the red nuances of this stone
- "Entre les doigts" ruby rings
- Duo de diamants white gold earrings with detachable pendants
These luxury jewels have literally captivated Van Cleef & Arpels' customers. It is whispered that all the pieces in the Treasure of Rubies collection have already found buyers.
