An iconic jewel by Van Cleef & Arpels, known as “Walska Briolette Diamond” Brooch, could fetch US$8 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s “The Magnificent Jewels” auction in Geneva next month. The brooch showcases the historic “Walska Briolette Diamond“, a fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 96.62 carats. One in the collection of … Read more
Enchanting interpretation of time: Lady Arpels Papillon Extraordinaire watch – SIHH 2013 Poetry of Time by Van Cleef & Arpels at the Salon de la Haute Horlogerie Sculpted mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, plique-a-jour enamel, diamonds are encased in this new Van Cleef & Arpels’ enchanting interpretation of time presented at the Salon de la Haute … Read more
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lotus “Between the Finger” ring, an emblematic piece from 2004, features an ingenious mechanism that can be worn on one or two fingers. The unique mechanism enables the shank of the ring to swivel so that it can be worn in different ways on different occasions. In addition to this technical … Read more
Workshops Virtual Tour by Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry is the work of true artists, called at Van Cleef & Arpels “Les Mains d’Or“. For the first time in its history, Van Cleef & Arpels Maison of High Jewelry is offering a glimpse behind the scenes at its workshops with a 360° virtual … Read more
“Pour avoir de la chance, il faut croire en la chance” (To be lucky, you have to believe in luck)”. In order to celebrate Jacques Arpels’ famous expression, in 2012, Van Cleef & Arpels opens the doors to the palace in which it has brought together 150 unique High Jewelry pieces. This Palais de … Read more
The ongoing Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Timeless Beauty” exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Shanghai is presenting more than 100 years of Van Cleef & Arpels’ history. More than 370 selected pieces recreate the road to perfection through famous techniques and generations of master jewelers. 2luxury2 had the chance to speak about the … Read more