Van Cleef & Arpels Colored Diamond and Diamond Bombé Ring

A favorite mid-century form, the bombé shape offered an expansive rounded surface allowing the jeweler to fully express his artistry. In this stunning Van Cleef & Arpels example, the central floral motif is set with marquise-cut and pear-shaped white diamonds surrounded by pavé-set yellow and orangey-yellow diamonds of varying hues and saturations. 

• 8 marquise-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carats 
• 6 pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats 
• Approximately 140 round diamonds of varying hues of yellow and orangey yellow weighing approximately 8.50 carats 
• 18K yellow gold 
• Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered NY 37706 
• 1966