A Retro gold and ruby lapel watch designed as a faceted geodesic polyhedron set with rubies suspending a watch charm, with a circular face in the form of a gold pentakis dodecahedron set with rubies, in 18k. Van Cleef & Arpels, France# 46886. Atw rubies 2.10 cts.

This lapel watch is a delightful marriage of geometric ingenuity and playful sophistication. Each sphere is composed of an intricate arrangement of triangular facets punctuated by vivid red rubies. The gemstones create a lively contrast of color and texture that emphasizes the sculptural complexity of the design. The piece is characteristic of the Retro period, when jewelers embraced dimensionality and inventive interpretations of traditional jewelry forms. Van Cleef & Arpels was particularly adept at combining technical sophistication with a spirit of whimsy, transforming practical objects into imaginative expressions of luxury.