Object Description
A stylish diamond, onyx and turquoise dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1990s, the ring of rounded bombe form and asymmetric design composed of three tapered sections one on top of the next, the central section pavé set with round brilliant diamonds between a carved polished piece of turquoise and another of onyx, all set in 18ct yellow gold. The diamonds are all high quality and have been well matched, the turquoise is vein-free and of vibrant blue colour and the onyx is opaque black. The contrasting colours work well together and are very striking, this is a dynamic and bold dress ring with a contemporary feel.
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Period
Circa 1990s
Origin
French
Gemstones
29 x round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.51ct in total
1 x piece of carved and polished onyx
1 x piece of carved and polished turquoise
Setting
18ct yellow gold signed VCA, numbered and with French assay marks
Weight
9 grams
Dimensions
UK finger size I, US size 4.5
Head 15.8mm wide at centre front and band 5mm wide at centre back
Condition
Very fine