The 1980s had a particular confidence. Jewelry embraced volume without sacrificing elegance.
Polished 18 karat yellow gold, its gadrooned contours punctuated by sixteen brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.32 carats in total. The diamonds are not used as decoration so much as highlights, catching the light between sweeping gold surfaces and emphasizing the ring’s architectural form. The result is luxurious yet understated, a piece with presence rather than extravagance.
What makes rings like this so appealing today is their versatility. It is substantial enough to be noticed, comfortable enough to forget you’re wearing it, and timeless enough to work with almost anything. The sort of ring that quietly becomes part of its owner’s everyday look. An everyday piece, but a very good everyday piece.
The diamonds are of approximately H color and VS clarity and are set within a beautifully executed 18 karat yellow gold mounting.
Hallmarked OR 750, signed VCA, numbered 87 B5594 A26, with French maker’s mark for Péry & Fils.
Gross weight: 7.4 grams.
Ring size:
EU 51,5 / 16,5 / US 6 / UK L½
Internal diameter:
0.65 in / 1.65 cm
Founded in Paris in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels became one of the defining jewelry houses of the twentieth century, celebrated for its technical innovation, elegance, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Many of its finest jewels were manufactured by specialist Parisian workshops, among them Péry & Fils. Established in the nineteenth century, Péry was one of the most respected makers working for the great French maisons, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, Chaumet, Mellerio, and René Boivin. Their workshop was responsible for some of the most beautifully executed jewels of the century, combining exceptional technical skill with the highest standards of Parisian craftsmanship.
A refined example of 1980s design from one of jewelry’s most celebrated partnerships.
