🌟 MYSTERY 🌟 To unite sparkle and radiance, Van Cleef & Arpels committed to fully​ ​highlighting the beauty of the stones by “simply” concealing the metal and showcasing the​ ​vibrant colours of the gemstones 🌈 Have you ever heard of the mystery set technique? Patented by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1933, this setting technique is a​ ​true jewellery achievement and one of the Maison’s signature skills. More than 3,000 stones were needed for this High Jewellery collection and the level of expertise needed to create a Mystery Set piece is such that only a​ ​handful of lapidaries and jewellery artisans hold the secret. The process is the reverse of​ ​traditional setting techniques, where the gold is pressed over the stone to hold it in place. Here, the stone is fitted to the metal: grooves are dug in the culasse of each gem, so​ ​they can be slid onto the metal structure. Once in place, the gemstones​ ​perfectly cover the set surface, giving the piece a velvety radiance🤩 Notice that the Legend of Diamonds – 25 Mystery Set Jewels collection also combines sapphires and emeralds on the same structure 💫 What are your thoughts on this setting technique? 🤩 #jewelleryface #gemologue ⁣⁣ 📷 @gemkreatives @LizaUrla⁣⁣⁣ . .⁣⁣ #jewelryaddicts #finejewelrydesign #jewelrytrend #jewelryinspiration #showmeyourrings #finejewelry #jewelryobsessed #jewelryofig #jewelryexpert #trendingjewelry #jeweryindustry #jewelrycommunity #jewelryinspo #jewelrygoals #designerjewelry #jewelrygram #parisjewellers # jewellery #fashion #vancleef&arpels #mysterysetting #rubyjewelry