Van Cleef & Arpels: treasure of rubies

One of the world’s most dazzling and sought-after jewels, the ruby gemstone has inspired poets and warlords for generations. Its evocative red hue can take on tones from bright ember to blood red, making it the most primally evocative of the big four gemstones. High jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels has paid homage to the ruby since 1906, incorporating it into some of its most expressive creations, and has released a collection in the stone’s honor.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Treasure of Rubies collection pays homage to this history with a collection of 60 one-of-a-kind pieces showcasing the ruby in its exceptional splendor. The journey to collect the 3,000 carats of certified rubies used in the collection began in 2016 and has yielded a veritable treasure trove of red hues which Van Cleef has leveraged in its latest set of creations.