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.

This Van Cleef & Arpels star sapphire and diamond brooch sold at Christie’s for $32,000 in 2013.
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Star sapphires: energising and electrifying

The Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Pierres de Caractère - Variations collection, featuring cultured pearls and diamonds set in white and yellow gold, worn by Felicity Jones on the red carpet at the SAG Awards 2015.
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The best red carpet jewelry at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015

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 Cadenas watch in yellow gold with a mother-of-pearl dial
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Van Cleef and Arpels revisit one of its the most iconic watches from the 1930s

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

Van Cleef & Arpels high jewellery Lady Arpels Zodiac Capricorn watch in a white gold case. The beautiful green enamel dial is enlivened with touches of mother-of-pearl and white and yellow diamonds bringing the headstrong ram to life. Limited edition of 2
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2015 is the Year of the Goat in the Chinese zodiac

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