{"product_id":"van-cleef-arpels-vintage-onyx-diamond-chequerboard-ring-18ct-gold-signed-numbered-c-1970","title":"Van Cleef \u0026 Arpels Vintage Onyx \u0026 Diamond Chequerboard Ring, 18ct Gold, Signed \u0026 Numbered, c.1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb vintage ring by Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels, dating to circa 1970 and signed and numbered to the shank — VCA with French assay marks for 18ct gold. The design is a bold chequerboard of eight perfectly matched onyx squares, each in immaculate condition, interspersed with seven brilliant cut diamonds of an estimated 0.65 carats in total. The graphic, high-contrast composition of black onyx and white diamonds is quintessentially 1970s Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels — a period when the house was producing some of its most architecturally confident and collectible jewellery. Set in 18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA signed and numbered Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels ring in this condition and with this graphic impact is a serious collector's piece — the chequerboard motif is one of the most recognisable and sought-after designs from the house's 1970s output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Van Cleef \u0026amp; Arpels, Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chequerboard — 8 onyx squares, 7 brilliant cut diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Diamond Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e K½ (UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 × 2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e French assay for 18ct gold, signed and numbered VCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Cleef \u0026 Arpels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54868501430656,"sku":"","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/2127\/0385\/files\/F7FD6CD9-D8E4-47F9-94B0-0FAB66EF8D7D.jpg?v=1739042924","url":"https:\/\/wildsmithjewellery.co.uk\/zh-hant\/products\/van-cleef-arpels-vintage-onyx-diamond-chequerboard-ring-18ct-gold-signed-numbered-c-1970","provider":"Wildsmith Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}