Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Coral "Philippine" Ring
Regular price
$8,500
Created around 1970, this 18K gold, coral, and diamond Philippine ring was made by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris. The ring centers a rectangular field of pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds edged by wirework, and flanked by shaped coral shoulders. This elegant little finger jewel is packed with charm, and is stackable with other colorful VCA rings as well as diamond and gold bands.
Item #: R-22034
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1970
Size: 5.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 18 single-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.51 carat); Coral; 18K Gold
Signed: VCA 70 B 5001 K 390, French assay mark, Pery & Fils maker's marks
Literature: A Philippine ring in coral and diamonds is pictured in Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art of High Jewelry, by Évelyne Posséme, p. 190
Item #: R-22034
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1970
Size: 5.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 18 single-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.51 carat); Coral; 18K Gold
Signed: VCA 70 B 5001 K 390, French assay mark, Pery & Fils maker's marks
Literature: A Philippine ring in coral and diamonds is pictured in Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art of High Jewelry, by Évelyne Posséme, p. 190
The "Philippine" ring design appeared in the 1960s as part of the Van Cleef & Arpels' "La Boutique" line, in colorful iterations set with agate, lapis, coral and onyx, with the idea that the Philippine could be worn alone, or in twos and threes. The design, no longer produced, has enjoyed enduring popularity, and remains highly collectible.
The "Philippine" ring design appeared in the 1960s as part of the Van Cleef & Arpels' "La Boutique" line, in colorful iterations set with agate, lapis, coral and onyx, with the idea that the Philippine could be worn alone, or in twos and threes. The design, no longer produced, has enjoyed enduring popularity, and remains highly collectible.
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