VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Province Ruby Bombe Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Province Ruby Bombe Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.

A bejeweled mid-century retro ring by Van Cleef & Arpels exhibiting a design emblematic of the Maison: the domed voluminous forms of 'Pelouse' (in some books this look is also referred to as 'Lawn'). Faceted gemstones in a continuous bombé shape are brilliantly mounted in yellow gold prongs. The Province angular geometric stripes are intermittently painted with white diamonds throughout, offering breaks of color within dimensional crimson. In addition, the convex nature and varied clarity of the gemstones capture light capriciously. This further enhances the shade and depth of color within this Van Cleef & Arpels Province Bombe Ring. This innovative aestheticism of the Pelouse combined with its pioneering techniques set the stage for many other fine jewelers at the time. We especially love the convergence of form with the decorative artful design - as if the Pointillism painting style was embodied in a jewel.

Size 4. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels; circa 1950s.