French for ribbon, Van Cleef & Arpels has created ‘Ruban’ jewels throughout each decade and time period spanning the firm’s history. From diamond-set art deco bow brooches, to retro gold and diamond lace earrings and contemporary high jewelry, the firm’s ability to execute designs that evoke subtle drapery, movement and texture is unmatched.

The present Van Cleef & Arpels necklace exhibits iconic craftsmanship paired with some of the firm’s most celebrated creations. The diamond set collar necklace may be worn with three interchangeable center elements – a Mystery-set sapphire bow, a ruby-set fabric drape and a classic diamond bow.

The three interchangeable elements allow for a variety of wear, while the ruby drape is also accompanied by a pinstem so that it may be worn as a brooch. Van Cleef & Arpels has historically positioned elegance, ingenuity and functionality at the forefront of their designs and this necklace is an outstanding example of these principles.