Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Cabochon Ring, JP 16

$34,500.00 USD

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Dispatch: Prepared and sent from Tokyo within 7–14 days, often sooner, or as arranged
Arrival: Estados Unidos · usually 4–7 days after dispatch, insured and tracked
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A guide for this piece: about $3,450, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.

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A blue cabochon rises above a halo of diamonds, with blue rectangular stones continuing down the shoulders of this Van Cleef & Arpels ring.

The Piece

Front, rear and signature views provide different detail of the setting and its broad shank. The historical explicitly says there is no material-fineness stamp and relies instead on an XRF reading described as K18. That is a past test claim, not a visible 750 hallmark or a fresh assay. The repair certificate is an accessory record requiring correspondence checks, not a substitute for current stone or metal examination.

Details

Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels and signed
Metal: No fineness stamp; XRF result described as K18
Stones: Sapphires and diamonds.2 mm (0.60 in)
Shank width: About 7.4 mm (0.29 in)
Mass: 12.5 g
Condition: B, refinished; sapphire scratch recorded

Condition

B after refinishing includes a scratch to the sapphire and other signs of use. No current setting-security, treatment or resizing assessment is available. The Japanese 16 size and 12.5 g mass are measurements rather than new in-house fit or weight checks. See Japanese condition ranks.

Authenticity & Care

Avoid ultrasonic, steam and chemical cleaning until the sapphire's treatment and surface condition have been assessed by a qualified gem specialist. Do not polish across the scratched stone or attempt to remove the mark at home. Store separately in a soft-lined compartment, protect the raised cabochon from knocks, and remove before bathing or strenuous activity. A jeweller should check the halo, shoulder stones and shank before regular wear.