Jewelry & Watches 12 March
2016

Jewelry Celebrates Nature with Van Cleef & Arpels

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Delphes necklace with detachable clip made of yellow gold, coral and chalcedony (1975-1976)

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Courant Marin bracelet in white gold, diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and a 33.80-carat white opal

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Oriental Princess necklace with detachable clip made of white gold, diamonds and rubies

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Cascade Mystérieuse necklace with detachable clips made of white gold, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds

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Black Tie Minaudière Precious Box made of white and pink gold, diamonds, onyx, sapphires, pearls, tortoise shell and ebony

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Asteroidea ring in white gold, diamonds, tourmaline, emerald and lapis lazuli

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Heritage necklace with a detachable clip featuring emerald and sapphires (1959)

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For the fifth consecutive year, French High Jewelry House Van Cleef & Arpels joins forces with Design Days Dubai to honor Nature. A High Jewelry exhibition entitled “The Spirit of Nature” highlights the maison’s one-of-a-kind expertise and creativity in the field of jewelry-making by showcasing exceptional creations born from a fusion between refinement and elegance.

Unique stones come together with precious metals to form jewelry and watches bursting with femininity. Nature blooms in designs from both “Pierres de Caractères ^TM – Variations” and “Seven Seas” collections, while a selection of “Heritage” pieces and creations from the “Van Cleef & Arpels’ Collection” tell the stories of VC&A’s artistic flair and rich patrimony.

The heritage collection brings together vintage High Jewelry and jewelry pieces created by the house between the 1920s and the 1980s, with every creation being the subject of archive research in order to retrace its history and guarantee authenticity.

To shed light on the beauty of stones, Van Cleef & Arpels gave life to the “Pierres de Caractère – Variations” collection, which stands out by the rare gems it features and the stunning color combinations of its pieces. This collection also pays tribute to the travels of the Arpels brothers in Asia and India between the 1950s and the 1970s in search for the most exceptional colored gems.

As the sea constitutes a part of nature, it is also considered an endless source of inspiration for the famed house. From this vision comes the “Seven Seas” collection for which a palette of blues set the tone.

“The Spirit of Nature exhibition represents unsurpassed craftsmanship, offering jewels and timepieces that tell stories and bring enchantment to life,” says Alessandro Maffi, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Managing Director Middle East and India. “Through this unique exhibition, guests can discover the imaginary world of Van Cleef & Arpels, always striving for excellence.”

Visit the Photo Gallery below and take a closer look at some of the pieces that will be on exhibit.

Mirella Haddad