With a history of 125 years, Van Cleef & Arpels has been pursuing exquisite craftsmanship since opening its first boutique jewelry store on Vendôme Square. Through its jewelry creations, the brand expresses its dedication to beauty, often leaving collectors in awe. Recently, Van Cleef & Arpels led everyone to Lake House in Tai O, where they participated in the brand’s annual high jewelry event. Over 100 pieces of high-end jewelry showcased a graceful and elegant style, including 43 pieces from the Sous les étoiles high jewelry collection, making their debut in Hong Kong. Let’s experience the poetic beauty of this autumn together.
Invited collectors and connoisseurs, in the elegantly decorated Chinese-style mansion, appreciate the extraordinary family treasures. The exhibition invites guests to embark on a fascinating journey woven with vibrant colors, exquisite gemstones, fashionable lines, and legendary craftsmanship, savoring the timeless poetry and harmonious beauty of the high-end jewelry collection in an elegant environment.
Since the 19th century, Van Cleef & Arpels has been inspired by science, art, and fantasy novels to create captivating jewelry pieces. The vivid depictions by astronomers, writers, and artists throughout the centuries have sparked endless imagination in Van Cleef & Arpels’ designers, gemologists, and craftsmen, resulting in a wealth of exquisite creations. The lively lines, enchanting silhouettes, and vibrant colors of these pieces take us on a journey through space, exploring the hidden allure of jewelry and the universe.
Ten years ago, Jules Verne’s novel “From the Earth to the Moon” (De la Terre à la Lune, 1865) inspired the creation of the Les Voyages Extraordinaires extraordinary journey high jewelry collection. This epic journey through time and space extends to a new collection, continuing the exploration of the stars. The Sous les étoiles high jewelry collection refreshes the inspiration from a long history, weaving together magnificent and extraordinary cosmic landscapes in a dreamlike manner.
For thousands of years, the boundless universe has been like a deep and endless expanse of azure, inspiring countless artists, poets, and musicians. The Trésor astral necklace celebrates the Gemini constellation with its magnificent jewels, as two sapphires representing the Gemini twins face each other at the ends of the necklace, creating a harmonious interstellar concerto. Similarly, the Flammes de Neptune ring captures the profound and magnificent galaxy within the fingers. Neptune, the most distant planet in the solar system, is transformed into a deep blue hue, reflected in a sapphire, while sparkling diamonds gather around the main stone like a brilliant whirlpool, guiding the imagination towards the distant Neptune.
