Ruby
Derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning red, and known as ratnaraj (“King of Stones”) in India, the ruby is a member of the corundum family. Together with the sapphire, it is the second hardest stone after the diamond. Enchanting civilizations throughout the world with its fiery hue, the ruby has nurtured the creative vision of Van Cleef & Arpels since 1906, inspiring iconic creations such as the Mystery Set™ Chrysanthemum clip, as well as unique solitaires.
A ruby of outstanding quality is even rarer than a diamond.
The stone’s intense, incandescent glow, its nuanced hues ranging from light pink to deep red, as well as its rarity, make the ruby an exceptional gem among precious stones. A ruby of outstanding quality is even rarer than a diamond.
Rubis flamboyant transformable necklace, White gold, rose gold, 18 oval-cut and cushion-cut rubies for 30.40 carats (Burma), diamonds, Treasure of rubies collection
Chardon clip. White gold, yellow gold, rose gold, Navette Mystery Set rubies, diamonds, Trésors révélés collection
Jasmin solitaire, platinum, pink gold, round and marquise-cut diamonds, one oval-cut 5.19 ct ruby, unique piece
Pivoine Mystérieuse necklace, White gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, diamonds, Palais de la Chance collection
Rubis secret Watch, white gold, rose gold, rubies, diamonds, quartz movement, High Jewelry watches Collection
The Maison selects stones that can be cut in the finest manner to highlight their remarkable essence. Van Cleef & Arpels sources its rubies from Africa and Asia, attentive to the beauty of their color and their profound resplendence. These characteristics bring the stone’s inner substance to life, sublimating its intrinsic charm and singular personality.
Polishing of the bracelet's upper part, Éventail souverain bracelet
Setting work, setting the cabochon-cut ruby, Rubis Souverain long necklace with detachable clip and earrings
Jewelry work, checking the volume of the motif with the engraved ruby, Priya transformable long necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels gives pride of place to this precious stone in the 2019 Treasure of rubies High Jewelry collection, comprising some sixty unique pieces.
To preserve rubies’ color and intense luster, Van Cleef & Arpels recommends cleansing them with a soft brush and soapy water.
Berunda bracelet, Rose gold, one cushion-cut ruby of 3.23 carats (Mozambique), one cushion-cut DIF diamond of 3.99 carats, rubies, diamonds, Treasure of rubies collection
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