Retro Diamond & Ruby Bombé Honeycomb Dress Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

The bombé design became popular in France during the 1920s and continues to be regularly seen in the collections of the famous houses of the Place Vendôme today. The domed shape provided an iconic canvas that was continually reinterpreted with different gemstones and patterns. A true statement style that is incredibly elegant and tactile when worn on the finger, the iconic domed shape of this bombé design commands attention with an intricate hexagonal pattern in brushed and polished 18ct yellow gold. Signalling true Retro style, a striking combination of old and round cut diamonds and rubies spread across the finger, claw set into individual hexagonal compartments. Reminding us of an elaborate honeycomb pattern black enamel details have been expertly used to both magnify and define this intricate design. A truly iconic piece from the period that imparts a true sense of glamour, fun and magic. Immensely wearable today as a showpiece cocktail ring, and showcasing the classic birthstones for April and July, it was in the 1950s, 60s and 70s that the bombé became an iconic design.