Designed as a round case with rope twist surround, the sodalite dial inlaid with ribbed inset and set with round sapphire and diamond indicators, mounted in gold

METAL: 18k yellow gold
SIGNATURE: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
MARKS: Numbered with personal inscription
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 5 cm diameter
GROSS WEIGHT: 101.2 grams
Circa 1960

With its rope twist surround and inlaid gold detail to the dial, this charming sodalite, sapphire and diamond travel clock exhibits several iconic design elements from Van Cleef & Arpels. At this time, Van Cleef was in full effect making whimsical yellow gold jewels and accessories that catered to a luxurious yet playful lifestyle. This particular clock is a wonderful example of Van Cleef & Arpels ingenious use of materials to create a jeweled functional object of the mid-20th century.