Retro Van Cleef and Arpels 5.153ct Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

A chic Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond dress ring by the House of Van Cleef & Arpels from the 1960s. Radiating with sea blue tones the central sapphire (5.153ct) has been securely claw set as the striking centrepiece. The Bombé shoulders have been composed of overlayed gold pear shaped motifs that have each been set with two sparkling brilliant cut diamonds. The central sapphire is accompanied with certification from the famed SSEF laboratory confirming that it has not been subjected to any heat treatment to enhance its colour. The 1960s was an important period for the top French jewellery houses, as it was becoming fashionable to wear statement jewels to intimate cocktail parties. During this time, the reputation of Van Cleef & Arpels was at a particular high point, as the House would create the coronation jewels for the Emperor and Empress of Iran in 1967. With a global network of luxury boutiques augmented by the flagship showrooms in Paris and New York, the House was the only destination for the most famous and wealthy personages in the world.