Lot 143
Van Cleef & Arpels: A diamond and white coral 'Philippine' ring Y
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,200
Auction: 23 October 2024 From 14:00 BST
Description
The central brilliant-cut diamond panel, within a ropetwist frame, between carved white coral shoulders, signed VCA, maker's mark, numbered, French assay mark, ring size F
Footnote
Introduced in 1968, the Philippine ring was part of the now famous La Boutique range of “everyday jewels” from Van Cleef & Arpels. The collection included various jewels set with “semiprecious” gems, hardstones and organic material, such as coral, which would make the collection more accessible and suitable for daytime wear. The most famous jewel to debut from this range was the Alhambra collection.
Literature: See Possémé, E., 'Van Cleef & Arpels, The Art of High Jewelry', Les Arts Decoratifs, 2012, page 211 for an examination of VCA's use of white coral.
