Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Twin Ring by Van Cleef and Arpels, Paris, circa 1930
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Twin Ring by Van Cleef and Arpels, Paris, circa 1930
A ring composed of a step-cut emerald and a cushion-cut diamond in a prong setting, accented by round diamonds on the shoulders; mounted in platinum, in a fitted box
- 1 step-cut emerald, weighing 4.37 carats
- 1 cushion-cut diamond, weighing 4.59 carats
- Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered
- Measurements: 1 x ¾ inch
- Ring size 6
Certification
Gemological Institute of America Diamond Grading Report no.5234346338, dated July 17, 2024, stating that the cushion brilliant diamond is H color and VS2 clarity.
American Gemological Laboratories, The Prestige Gemstone Report, no. 1142165, dated August 20. 2024, stating that the natural beryl emerald is Colombian in origin with minor clarity enhancement.
Biography
Van Cleef & Arpels was founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his two brothers-in-law, Charles and Julian Arpels, at 22 Place Vendôme, Paris. Their important design innovations include the invisible setting, the minaudière and the Zip necklace. In 1939, they opened an office in Rockefeller Center in New York, moving three years later to 744 Fifth Avenue where they are today. Their impressive client list includes royalty, socialites, and Hollywood stars such as Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace, Liz Taylor, and the Duchess of Windsor. In 1999, Van Cleef & Arpels became part of the Richemont Group. They have locations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
