Like a sweet pink ribbon that encircles the wrist, the Ruban Secret from Van Cleef & Arpels looks like a straightforward, if confection-like, bangle bracelet. Swathed in pink sapphires and white diamonds set in 18-karat pink gold and distinguished by an extravagant bow—a familiar motif that dates to the 1920s, when bows, tassels, and ribbons fashioned from precious stones were a house favorite—the piece holds a secret: A watch dial is positioned beneath the jeweled bow, allowing its wearer to hide or reveal the time at will. The result is both discrete and delightful.
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruban Secret, vancleefarpels.com; price upon request
