Van Cleef & Arpels Articles

Founded in the legendary Place Vendôme in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef & Estelle Arpels, the couple's love story infuses each of the Maison's designs. Van Cleef & Arpels is as famous for its fine jewellery as it is for its "mystery setting" technique and annual collections of high jewellery.

Maiyet gold geometric cage bangle featuring rose cut champagne diamonds, available at Latest Revival (4.88ct).
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Essential edit: the eclectic appeal of luxury gem etailer Latest Revival

Karen Elson wore an understated nude dress by Zac Posen but her flaming red hair and no less than five Van Cleef & Arpels jewels, including an Estate diamond necklace and Zip Antique earrings, ensured she stood out. Image by: Dimitrios Kambouris of Getty
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The 2014 Met Ball: all the celebrity red carpet jewels from the hottest ticket in town

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Between the Finger ring in rose gold with brilliant-cut diamond buds surrounded by white mother-of-pearl and diamond petals
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Van Cleef and Arpels reveals the latest chapter in its Cosmos jewellery collection

Van Cleef & Arpels 1920s Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Bracelet ($239,000), available at 1stdibs.com. Image by: ScullyFoto.com
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1stdibs founder Michael Bruno on why his online market place is the best in the world for buying vintage jewellery and watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Palais de la Chance High Jewellery collection Your lucky star, Étoile Filante clip featuring white gold and diamonds.
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Biennale des Antiquaires 2014: the most memorable jewels from the last edition of the Biennale in Paris

The library at L'École Van Cleef & Arpels
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New video: L Ecole Van Cleef and Arpels gives an exclusive insight into the rarified world of jewellery and watchmaking

Van Cleef & Arpels Trompe l’oeil sarpech platinum clip from 1924 featuring diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds
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More than 300 awe inspiring Indian jewels will be exhibited together under one roof for the first time in Moscow next month

Students of L'École Van Cleef & Arpels learn of jewellery throughout the ages, discovering all there is to know from aesthetic sources, jewelers, experts and of course the jewels and the stones themselves.
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A day at L Ecole with Van Cleef & Arpels

Academy Awards Winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Cate Blanchett, gave a preview of Chopard’s 2014 Red Carpet Collection at the 2014 Oscars
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Red carpet jewels 2014: Cate Blanchett wins best dressed award at the Oscars in Chopard

CATE BLANCHETT wears vintage Van Cleef & Arpels to the Academy Awards. The bracelet is a 1946 Tassel Diamond bracelet and the earrings are from 1981 and set with white and yellow diamonds. Photo by Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images
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Cate Blanchett Oscars jewel choices

Van Cleef & Arpels Puskar solitaire engagement ring in platinum, set with a central 1.94ct cushion-cut pink sapphire and pavé diamonds
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Coloured stone engagement rings: how to choose the right gem to last a lifetime

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Zodiac Aquarius watch
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SIHH 2014: introducing the most beautiful jewellery watches for women