Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels

Precious liaisons

Precious liaisons

The glint of a gem, the power of a ruling ring or the fortunes of a Queen’s necklace have inspired writers to weave narratives that fire the imagination. (…)

De Mains en Mains: handing down the skills of jewellery-making

De Mains en Mains: handing down the skills of jewellery-making

Since 2021, Van Cleef & Arpels has brought craftsmanship, and how it is passed “from hand to hand”, into the spotlight. Through the de Mains en mains (…)

The Celtic Torque of Montans, rediscovered craftsmanship

The Celtic Torque of Montans, rediscovered craftsmanship

In November 2025—with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels and as part of the jeweller’s de Mains en mains programme—L’École, School of Jewellery Arts (…)

Gallery, Vol. V: Flowers & Wonders

Gallery, Vol. V: Flowers & Wonders

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Jewels: our photoshoot

Jewels: our photoshoot

An emerald is as green as grass; A ruby red as blood; A sapphire shines as blue as heaven; A flint lies in the mud. A diamond is a brilliant stone; To catch (…)

The art of living by Van Cleef & Arpels

The art of living by Van Cleef & Arpels

Until 10 January 2026, Salon 1906 in Geneva is hosting an exhibition of emblematic jewels and objects from a time when elegance prevailed. Alexandrine (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels Blooms: Flowerlace and Fleurs d'Hawaï Transform Nature into Wearable Art

Van Cleef & Arpels Blooms: Flowerlace and Fleurs d’Hawaï Transform Nature into Wearable Art

Van Cleef & Arpels invites us into a vibrant garden of craftsmanship with its latest collections, Flowerlace and Fleurs d’Hawaï. From airy, ribbon-like (…)

Gallery: a sense of wonder

Gallery: a sense of wonder

Some of the most impressive wonders are to be found in jewellery timepieces: a fusion of two disciplines to dazzling effect. From legacy models to automata (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels: in the name of love

Van Cleef & Arpels: in the name of love

The illustrious jeweller and watchmaker reveals an automaton inspired by love at Watches and Wonders 2025. Naissance de l’Amour, the name given to this (…)

The Rite of Spring

The Rite of Spring

GALLERY

Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And ’tis my faith that every flower; Enjoys the air it breathes. Lines (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels chronicles its history in a lavish book

Van Cleef & Arpels chronicles its history in a lavish book

Van Cleef & Arpels has published the first volume in a comprehensive catalogue of its patrimony. Over the 668 pages covering the years 1906 to 1953, we (…)

Precious Objects by Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition lands in Geneva

Precious Objects by Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition lands in Geneva

Le Salon 1906 at 31 Rue du Rhône hosts a four-month patrimonial exhibition from December 2024, showcasing ten creations and sixteen archival pieces that (…)

Photo shoot: Worlds beyond the world

Photo shoot: Worlds beyond the world

Selling dreams: that’s one of the goals of the high jewellery industry, which has led the luxury sector for the past decade. But it’s not the only goal. (…)

An encounter with an enlightened jewellery collector

An encounter with an enlightened jewellery collector

SOTHEBY’S

On May 14, over 250 jewels belonging to a private collector were sold at auction by Sotheby’s, including the largest collection of Boivin jewellery in the (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels: continuity in a disruptive world

Van Cleef & Arpels: continuity in a disruptive world

Nicolas Bos was appointed president of Van Cleef & Arpels in 2013. The culture of poetry and whimsy he has instilled in the high jewellery house has (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels adds five new Frivole jewellery pieces

Van Cleef & Arpels adds five new Frivole jewellery pieces

This year, the floral collection unveils a new aesthetic of rose gold interspersed with diamonds across five graceful creations, including the very first (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels presents its dreamlike Lucky Summer collection

Van Cleef & Arpels presents its dreamlike Lucky Summer collection

Since its founding in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels has been taking inspiration from nature, crafting jewellery that captures seasonal vitality. Its 2023 (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels: new Alhambra creations

Van Cleef & Arpels: new Alhambra creations

Intense reflections of guilloché rose gold combine with dazzling nuances of carnelian to give rise to four new Alhambra creations, aglow with tender (…)

Van Cleef & Arpels: the fabulous destiny of the Lesotho Legend

Van Cleef & Arpels: the fabulous destiny of the Lesotho Legend

JEWELLERY

This exceptional 910-carat, Type IIa rough diamond was found in 2018 and has given rise to one of the most extraordinary high jewellery collections ever (…)

Collecting vintage jewellery: an initiation

Collecting vintage jewellery: an initiation

ADVICE

How can you create a collection of vintage jewellery when you can’t afford the pieces signed by prestigious brands that fetch record prices at auction? (…)