1990s Rubelite Tanzanite Floral
A wonderfully whimsical Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry watch dating to circa 1993, crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed around a colorful floral motif. An example of this design dated 1993 is preserved in the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection, where the maison describes its materials as yellow gold, rubellites, tanzanites, leather and diamonds.
Marquise-cut green tanzanites form the leaves around the case, while faceted rubellites create twin flowers, each centered by a brilliant-cut diamond. The warm champagne brushed dial is kept wonderfully simple with diamond quarter-hour markers, gold dauphine hands and the Van Cleef & Arpels signature. A matching red cabochon crown adds another small touch of color.
The rounded 18k yellow gold case is fitted to a black Vachetta leather strap through T-bar attachments and secured by a gold-plated buckle with engraved numbers. Powered by a quartz movement.
An uncommon 1990s Van Cleef & Arpels creation that beautifully blurs the line between watchmaking and jewelry.
Archival Reference: A 1993 example of this watch is held in the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection.
Wristwatch, 1993 — yellow gold, rubellites, tanzanites, leather, diamonds.
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