Powerful symbols of joy and hope, fairies and ballerinas are an enduring tradition at Van Cleef & Arpels. Touched with ethereal grace, these emblematic feminine figures evoke the Maison’s enchanting world.
Nurturing its imagination and endlessly renewing its pursuit of excellence, the Maison offers an interpretation of the iconic 19th century ballet. The Lady Arpels Belle au Bois Dormant watch invites onlookers to a pas de deux through a veritable miniature artwork. True to Van Cleef & Arpels’ unique vision of the Poetry of Time, each piece combines métiers d’art, jewelry expertise, and watchmaking savoir-faire to evoke dreams and wonder. The dial depicts Prince Désiré who, with the help of the fairies, reaches the castle and releases Princess Aurora from a curse with a kiss. Destined for one another, the scene evokes the sudden, everlasting inner marriage of the soul and spirit. The story continues on the back of the watch with an engraving that echoes the dial.