Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Regular price
$19,500
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, this pair of French 18 karat gold hoop earrings is set with rubies and diamonds. Each hinged, full hoop with pierced accents centers a step-cut square ruby, further set with round-cut diamonds. Designed to maximize ruby and diamonds on all visible surfaces, these clever hoops light up the face with vivid color and sparkle.
Item #: ER-18881
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1990
Dimensions: 1.00" length, 0.25" width
Materials: 2 square-cut rubies (approximate total weight 0.80 carat); 60 round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.40 carats); 18K Gold
Signed: "VCA "77 B3097G6
Item #: ER-18881
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1990
Dimensions: 1.00" length, 0.25" width
Materials: 2 square-cut rubies (approximate total weight 0.80 carat); 60 round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.40 carats); 18K Gold
Signed: "VCA "77 B3097G6
Van Cleef & Arpels are known for their meticulous design of the earring, which are often distinguished right from left. The firm creates these forms with foresight and intelligence about how each of the pair will best flatter the wearer and promote ease and comfort, as well as how to set the gems so they will be shown to best advantage while worn.
Van Cleef & Arpels are known for their meticulous design of the earring, which are often distinguished right from left. The firm creates these forms with foresight and intelligence about how each of the pair will best flatter the wearer and promote ease and comfort, as well as how to set the gems so they will be shown to best advantage while worn.
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