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.

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Hard stones enter the realms of high jewellery

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra 50th anniversary edition in lapis lazuli and diamonds.
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Five necklaces she is wishing for this Christmas

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra 50th anniversary edition in lapis lazuli and diamonds.
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Charmed life: Alhambra is 50 years old

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Ludo ruby and diamond bracelet circa 1929 Estimate: $700,000-1,200,000
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Jewels to love from Christie's May Geneva sale

Van Cleef & Arpels aquamarine ring surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and tourmalines, from the Peau d'Âne high jewellery collection.
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Aquamarine, March's birthstone: a history of this fascinating gem

Van Cleef & Arpels Sous son Aile brooch
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Our favourite animal jewels of 2017

Van Cleef & Arpels Secret de Cassis amethyst necklace
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Pantone's Ultra Violet tips amethyst to be gemstone of 2018

Van Cleef & Arpels Le Secret Metamorphose du Cygne brooch
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Revealed: the playful mysteries of Le Secret by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels Le Secret Believe in Luck Between the Finger ring
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Hot-pink gems for the height of summer

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Papillon Automate watch
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Watches in motion

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Diamond watch
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Perfectly precious high jewellery watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Bouton d'Or watch
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From Paris, with love