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'Âne collection white gold between the finer ring featuring round diamonds and baguette cut sapphires and a single pear shaped sapphire.
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Biennale des Antiquaires: across the finger rings and ear cuffs enter the realms of haute joaillerie

Van Cleef & Arpels white gold Peau d'Âne collection aquamarine ring surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and tourmalines.
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From talisman to star of high jewellery: a short history of aquamarine

Van Cleef & Arpels' new Peau d'Âne collection of high jewellery was launched at a spectacular event at Chateau Chambord in the Loire valley - the location of Jacques Demy’s film, which is based on the same magical fairy tale that served as the source of i
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Van Cleef and Arpels launches fairy tale high jewellery collection at the Chateau Chamord

Siegelson is also exhibiting this Van Cleef & Arpels diamond, emerald and pearl brooch dating from 1926 at Masterpiece London.
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Siegelson New York set to excite Masterpiece visitors with handpicked treasures with the finest provenance

Siegelson will be bringing this Van Cleef & Arpels diamond, emerald and pearl brooch dating from 1926
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New video: Masterpiece London 2014: the jewellery and watches to look out for at this luxury art antiques and design fair

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Between the Finger ring in white gold with brilliant-cut diamond buds surrounded by onyx and diamond petals
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Black onyx: luxury onyx jewellery starring the midnight gem

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