Van Cleef & Arpels and Pierres de Caractère
“Every stone has a soul of its own,” as Claude Arpels liked to say. Nephew of Estelle Arpels, daughter of a dealer in precious stones, and Alfred Van Cleef, son of a lapidary, Claude traveled around the world in search of such wonders, captivated by their “inner fire.”
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Joyaux de Madagascar necklace with detachable pendants, White gold, one cushion-cut sapphire of 14,57 carats (Madagascar), one cushion-cut sapphire of 13,78 carats (Madagascar), diamonds, Pierres de Caractère™ collection
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Etoffe Mystérieuse ring, White gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, one cushion-cut DIF diamond of 6.03 carats, diamonds, Treasure of rubies collection
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Lovers' path bracelet, White gold, yellow gold, one emerald-cut emerald of 14.47 carats (Colombia), one emerald-cut emerald of 13.71 carats (Colombia), one emerald-cut emerald of 11.90 carats (Colombia), diamonds, Romeo & Juliet collection
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Rubis flamboyant transformable necklace, White gold, rose gold, 18 oval-cut and cushion-cut rubies for 30.40 carats (Burma), diamonds, Treasure of rubies collection
Pierres de Caractère are bewitching at first glance.
For more than a century, Pierres de Caractèr have been at the heart of the creative process at Van Cleef & Arpels. Indeed, since its creation in 1906, the Maison has always selected its materials according to the highest standards of quality.
From clear diamonds to colored stones, Van Cleef & Arpels seeks not only excellence, but also character, the spiritual quality that makes a gem truly unique.
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Setting work, setting the diamonds, Joyaux de Madagascar necklace with detachable pendants
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Final polishing of the ring, Adela ring
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Setting of the emeralds, Liens antiques bracelet
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Adjusting the jewelry motif around the carved ruby of 25.23 carats from Burma, Priya transformable long necklace
Going beyond objective criteria such as color, clarity, purity, intensity, weight or a perfect cut, there occurs a singular encounter, a secret chemistry that awakens the senses. Pierres de Caractère are bewitching at first glance, beckoning the eye to plunge into the very heart of their color, inspiring unique emotions.
