“Treasure of Rubies”, which was unveiled for the very first time in Thailand at Park Nai Lert Park Heritage Home. The High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels has brought together more than 3,000 carats of certified rubies in an ensemble of more than 50 unique creations.
The quest for exceptional gems has inspired the Maison ever since its foundation, notably with the Arpels brothers’ numerous voyages to India and the Far East from the 1950s to the 1970s. Rubies have frequently occupied a special place in the history of the Maison: from a flower with vermilion petals to a scarlet ribbon or a purple paisley motif, they reflect Van Cleef & Arpels’ inspirations in a palette of glowing red.
This collection showcases the beauty and a majesty of this extremely rare stone which took more several years to gather includes Rubies Flamboyant necklace One of the collection’s major pieces, the Rubis flamboyant necklace deploys a dazzling bejeweled harmony to reflect two of the Maison’s cherished values: a passion for exceptional stones and the tradition of transformable creations. Within a halo of diamonds shines a ruby of extraordinary quality, weighing more than 25 carats. Its history is equally extraordinary: its rough was kept as a treasure for many years by a family before being sold and cut into a cushion shape, which revealed its finely crystallized material and powerful red hue. According to the Maison’s gemological experts, its color is “perfect”. This Pierre de Caractère is being unveiled to the public for the first time on this very precious necklace. In echo to its fires, 18 perfectly matched rubies adorn the necklace’s ethereal motifs. Weighing up to 4 carats, these oval stones are illuminated by diamonds of various cuts (baguette, brilliant, emerald), set in a complex interplay of three-dimensional volumes. A ring in white and pink gold accompanies the necklace. The 3-carat DFL diamond at its center can trade places with the necklace’s ruby, assuming its place on the pendant which may also be worn as a clip. The necklace, the ring and the pendant-clip thus exchange their jewels to celebrate the art of metamorphosis, Paisley précieux necklace with detachable pendant features volutes that evoke the richness of paisley motifs, this necklace presents a rare ensemble of 16 rubies weighing a total of 33.06 carats. With its gradually decreasing sizes, the set of stones was particularly delicate to bring together. It is testimony to the high standards of the Maison’s gemo- logists and the patience required to obtain a perfect match for color and sheen. The stones are assembled in a flamboyant falling line, culminating in a 5-carat ruby. A pear-shaped diamond of 3.18 carats takes pride of place at the heart of the necklace, its brilliance accentuated by a round diamond surround. The detachable central motif can be worn as a pendant on the clasp or on a chain. Rivières necklace this contemporary style piece stands out for its asymmetric design and ensemble of precious stones.
The quest for exceptional gems has inspired the Maison ever since its foundation, notably with the Arpels brothers’ numerous voyages to India and the Far East from the 1950s to the 1970s. Rubies have frequently occupied a special place in the history of the Maison: from a flower with vermilion petals to a scarlet ribbon or a purple paisley motif, they reflect Van Cleef & Arpels’ inspirations in a palette of glowing red.
This collection showcases the beauty and a majesty of this extremely rare stone which took more several years to gather includes Rubies Flamboyant necklace One of the collection’s major pieces, the Rubis flamboyant necklace deploys a dazzling bejeweled harmony to reflect two of the Maison’s cherished values: a passion for exceptional stones and the tradition of transformable creations. Within a halo of diamonds shines a ruby of extraordinary quality, weighing more than 25 carats. Its history is equally extraordinary: its rough was kept as a treasure for many years by a family before being sold and cut into a cushion shape, which revealed its finely crystallized material and powerful red hue. According to the Maison’s gemological experts, its color is “perfect”. This Pierre de Caractère is being unveiled to the public for the first time on this very precious necklace. In echo to its fires, 18 perfectly matched rubies adorn the necklace’s ethereal motifs. Weighing up to 4 carats, these oval stones are illuminated by diamonds of various cuts (baguette, brilliant, emerald), set in a complex interplay of three-dimensional volumes. A ring in white and pink gold accompanies the necklace. The 3-carat DFL diamond at its center can trade places with the necklace’s ruby, assuming its place on the pendant which may also be worn as a clip. The necklace, the ring and the pendant-clip thus exchange their jewels to celebrate the art of metamorphosis, Paisley précieux necklace with detachable pendant features volutes that evoke the richness of paisley motifs, this necklace presents a rare ensemble of 16 rubies weighing a total of 33.06 carats. With its gradually decreasing sizes, the set of stones was particularly delicate to bring together. It is testimony to the high standards of the Maison’s gemo- logists and the patience required to obtain a perfect match for color and sheen. The stones are assembled in a flamboyant falling line, culminating in a 5-carat ruby. A pear-shaped diamond of 3.18 carats takes pride of place at the heart of the necklace, its brilliance accentuated by a round diamond surround. The detachable central motif can be worn as a pendant on the clasp or on a chain. Rivières necklace this contemporary style piece stands out for its asymmetric design and ensemble of precious stones.
Refined and ethereal, the necklace combines the sparkle of diamonds with the deep warm tones of 28 rubies weighing a total of 43.70 carats. Perfectly matched for color and clarity, the latter have been positioned side by side to create harmonious interplays of brilliance. Caressing the skin, they accentuate the curve of the neck with their falling line, while the streams of round, baguette-cut and pear-shaped diamonds subtly illuminate the ensemble. Adorned with volutes and a bow, this flexible creation reflects the Maison’s attachment to the world of couture, Kolam ring, Between the Finger Rings have reflected the spirit of innovation and inventiveness that drives Van Cleef & Arpels. Creative pieces that renew the art of jewelry wearing, they consist of dual motifs – connected by an open ring – that face one another, delicately wrapped around the finger. Here, this ingenious arrangement creates the illusion of two asymmetric elements coming together. Inspired by kolams – ephemeral Indian motifs created with grains of rice – this delicate openwork ring showcases a luminous ruby weighing 5.38 carats. Its vibrant hue and limpid crystal are revealed by a cushion cut of generous dimensions. The harmonious cut features a large table and facets that refract the light with intensity, plunging the gaze deep inside the material and Unisson earrings stones and precious metals offer a mirror image of one another: rubies set on pink gold and diamonds on white gold form a bejeweled harmony that is rich in contrast. Elegantly extending the line of the ear, each earring culminates in a precious pear-shaped pendeloque: a 5.63-carat ruby and a DVVS2 diamond weighing over 3 carats. Highlighted by a border of diamonds and rubies respectively, the two gems echo one another and shimmer delicately.
Today, with the Treasure of rubies collection, Van Cleef & Arpels is continuing the journey to reveal an imaginary world full of elegance and poetry.
Today, with the Treasure of rubies collection, Van Cleef & Arpels is continuing the journey to reveal an imaginary world full of elegance and poetry.