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.

Van Cleef & Arpels Peau d'Ane Butterfly ruby ring in rose gold with a central 5.76ct pear-shaped ruby, round diamonds and square and baguette-cut rubies.
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The highly sought after ruby is the ultimate Valentines Day gift

Van Cleef & Arpels' rose gold engagement ring from the Perlée Collection is set with a single diamond.
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Rose gold engagement rings: the trend for flattering pink gold is here to stay

Victorian amethyst, pearl and diamond gold locket/bracelet. Available at1stdibs.com ($7,500).
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Holiday gift ideas for her: color her pink in vintage jewelry

For our Christmas gift guide we have selected five modern jewellery classics that fit perfectly into this category, including this Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée ring, set with a vivid red carnelian stone.
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Gift ideas for women: Christmas video of our favourite style icons under £3000

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos earrings in rose gold with brilliant-cut diamond buds surrounded by white mother-of-pearl and diamond petals (£13,700).
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Christmas gift ideas for women: frosty white jewellery in shades of ivory and alabaster

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Couleurs rose gold ring, set with a vivid red cornelian gemstone at the crown (£1,550).
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Christmas gift ideas for women under £3000: rose gold jewellery to make her blush

Spending the day engagement ring shopping on Bond Street, London's most famous destination for jewellery, Maria Doulton visits 13 jewellers to see what tempting rings are on offer.
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Engagement ring shopping on Bond Street: 100 rings in one day

Anne Sportun Periwinkle blue sapphire engagement ring in rose gold, available from Astley Clarke (£3,250).
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Colour code: how to buy a sapphire engagement ring

Macklowe Gallery's Indian inspired gold, ruby and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a 3.75ct center, surrounded by 38 diamonds and and 16 rubies.
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Hunting for antique jewelry in New York: the epicenter of estate jewelry in the US

Van Cleef & Arpels Peau d'Âne collection white gold Enchanted Castle brooch with multiple cut diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and briolette gemstones surrounding a 39ct oval cut emerald.
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Celebrating 100 000 visitors with our favourite high jewellery pieces from 2014

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos ring in white gold with a brilliant-cut diamond bud surrounded by onyx and diamond petals.
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Top 10 rings: The Jewellery Editor team pick its favourites from 2014

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée snow-set diamond cuff bracelet showcases the maison’s extraordinary craftsmanship by using a technique that makes the jewel appear to have literally been dusted in diamond snowflakes.
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Top 10 diamonds from 2014 to celebrate 100 000 visitors to our website