Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century Diamond and Ruby Box in 18K Gold antique Crafted in an open flower

Crafted in an open flower basket design of pale platinum pavé set with shimmering diamonds and augmented by baguette-cut diamonds

framing a natural pearl

in silver over 18k gold

to radiating lines of graduating old-cut diamonds

accented with seed pearls

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century Diamond and Ruby Box in 18K Gold antique Crafted in an open flowerA sweet design by Van Cleef and Arpels NY, this diamond and ruby compact box is a wonderful example of vintage femininity. THe high polish yellow gold rectangle features a natural scene on top, whimsically engraved with fluttering leaves and swirling branches, with diamond and ruby accents shimmering in bezel settings. The interior features a closed compartment which once held a lady's powder.