A profusion of diamond-set petals gathers around clusters of richly colored cabochon rubies.
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, this floral suite comprises a substantial brooch and a pair of matching earrings, each fashioned in 18K yellow gold. The flowers unfold in tiers of pointed, overlapping petals, their surfaces entirely set with round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 19.50 carats. At the center of each blossom, smooth cabochon rubies, approximately 22.50 carats in total, form a vivid crimson cluster against the fine white brilliance of the diamonds.
The brooch extends into a gracefully curved stem with two leaves, both pavé-set with diamonds, giving the composition the character of a flower freshly gathered from the garden. The earrings echo the brooch's layered petals and ruby centers, preserving the same generous proportions in a more concentrated form. Together, the three jewels express the maison's longstanding affinity for naturalistic design, translated into the rich volume and saturated color characteristic of its late twentieth-century creations.
A garden rendered in precious stones, where every petal catches the light and every ruby holds the warmth of summer.
