Composed of gold honeycomb motifs each set with a circular-cut ruby, the clasp accented with calibré-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 170mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Cf: Evelyne Possémé (dir.), Van Cleef & Arpels: the Art of High Jewelry, Paris, 2012, pg. 94 for further examples of 'Ludo' bracelets.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 44467. French maker's mark for Pery et Cie, 7 boulevard Saint-Denis, 75003 Paris. French maker's mark for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Rubies well matched in colour, with typical inclusions and abrasions. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of less than 2.00 carats. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 104 grams.
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Named 'Ludo' after Louis Arpels, this design was first introduced in 1934. Originally composed of an articulated gold brick pattern, the design was updated in 1935 to a hexagonal honeycomb motif, as seen in this example.