Butterflies
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HIGH JEWELRY
Butterflies
Butterflies
With a graceful flutter of their wings, butterflies reveal a kaleidoscope of colors in the sunlight.
The diaphanous elegance of butterflies has always fascinated Van Cleef & Arpels. Since 1906, the Maison's creations have drawn inspiration from these delicate creatures, imitating their shimmering flutter with wings of precious stones. They take flight in the Butterflies collection.
Butterflies fill us with wonder as they herald the return of spring. These bright creatures adorn precious clips and earrings in a variety of glimmering hues from iridescent mother-of-pearl to pink and mauve sapphires.
The beauty of these enchanting beings has captured the imagination of the Maison’s craftsmen over the decades.
A timeless symbol of femininity and elegance, it is no surprise that butterflies have been sought after in many Special Orders. These requests present an opportunity for the Maison to explore techniques to make its pieces ever more enchanting; from the volume of their form to the finesse of their setting.
Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has sought to recreate the effervescence of butterflies. Figurative or abstract, the myriad creations in this collection capture their joyful flight.
Product-card of a Butterfly fairy clip, 1945
Product-card of a Butterfly clip, 1937
Reflecting the creative boldness and technical innovation that have driven the Maison since its inception, the Mystery Set™ is one of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic forms of savoir-faire. This innovation, which was patented in 1933, introduced a new way of setting precious stones that was designed to preserve their beauty.
