Charms Extraordinaire Désir watch 18K white gold, 18K rose gold, Amethyst, Diamond, Mother-of-pearl, Sapphire, Enamel
Extraordinary Dials collection, Charms Extraordinaire Désir watch, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, 18K rose gold, diamonds, pink, purple and yellow sapphires, amethysts, mother-of-pearl, enamel, Swiss quartz movement.
- STONE
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Amethyst: 6 stones, 0.02 carat
Diamond: 210 stones, 1.12 carats
Mother-of-pearl: 6 stones
Sapphire: 40 stones, 1.1 carats
As each stone is unique, its color and features may vary from one creation to another
- CASE
- dial
- * White mother-of-pearl dial with leaves and lilacs in miniature painting * Sculpted mother-of-pearl lilacs with miniature painting, rhodium-plated 18K white gold, pink sapphires, amethysts * Sculpted mother-of-pearl crocus and leaf with miniature painting * Rhodium-plated 18K white gold crocus with 18K rose gold pistils, cabochonné enamel
- MOVEMENT
- Swiss quartz movement Battery life: 40 months Functions: hours, minutes
- BRACELET
- Bracelet Material: Shiny alligator, square scale (Purple) Buckle Type: Ardillon Bracelet Material: Shiny alligator, square scale (Dark pink) Buckle Type: Ardillon Interchangeable strap offered
- REFERENCE
- VCARO4JV00
* Rhodium-plated 18K white gold case set with pink and purple sapphires, diamonds * Rhodium-plated 18K white gold rotating charm set with purple and yellow sapphires * Engraved rhodium-plated 18K white gold case back Case Dimension: 32 mm Water Resistance: 30 m
Final price, actual shipping costs and applicable taxes will be reflected on your order page before you are asked to confirm and place your order. For further details, please refer to our Conditions of Sale. The product details given above is in reference to the size specified and will differ for other sizes. Please contact us for more product details for other sizes. Please note that each Van Cleef & Arpels creation is handmade. As a result, carat weight, stone quantities, and length of chain may differ slightly from one creation to the next.
The Charms Extraordinaire Désir Watch is home to lilac flowers symbolizing emerging love, and crocuses representing joy. Between hope and love, the Charms Extraordinaire Désir Watch is the second part of a trilogy telling of the development of a love story. A gradation of pink and purple sapphires delicately adorns the 32 mm rhodium plated 18K white gold case. With this collection that speaks the language of flowers, Van Cleef & Arpels again offers a poetic vision of its favorite themes: Nature, Love and Flowers.
Mother-of-pearl is a material produced by certain mollusks. Mother-of-pearl is remarkable for the regularity of its surface and its subtle iridescent reflections which ensure its character and bring it to life in the sunshine.
For its creations, Van Cleef & Arpels carefully selects the thickest pieces that are particularly shiny and have the highest quality of iridescence, with a strict color palette that mingles soft pink and green undertones.
A member of the corundum family, the sapphire, together with the ruby, it is the second hardest stone after the diamond. The sapphire’s extensive palette of colors ranges from deep blue to intense pink, and includes yellow, orange and green.
The Maison selects sapphires with an ardent color, a brilliant glow and a pure essence.
A diamond forms through a combination of exceptional factors of temperature and pressure, deep down in the Earth’s mantle. Each gem was formed millions of years ago and bears witness to the Earth’s history. Diamonds are made of carbon and are distinctive for their hardness and light reflection properties.
Since 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels has been bringing its expertise to the service of the gem’s natural beauty in order to ensure that its creations offer extraordinary sparkle. Diamonds are a part of the Maison’s tradition of excellence, and they undergo a twofold selection process – both scientific and specific to Van Cleef & Arpels – for central and pavé stones alike. The process is initially based on the internationally recognized criteria known as the 4Cs: carat (weight), cut, color, and clarity. Only stones of the best quality are selected, with a color ranging from D to F, on a scale from D to Z, and a clarity between FL and VVS2.
Then each one is scrutinized by the meticulous eye of the Van Cleef & Arpels expert gemologists. Beyond meeting strict scientific criteria, the diamonds must also match the excellence and taste of Maison while considering the beauty and elegance of each stone, which make it stand out from the others.
A member of the silica family, amethyst is a violet-colored quartz. The stone exists naturally in a wide range of hues, from extremely light violet to intense purple.
The Maison looks for luminous, homogeneous amethysts with few inclusions. For example, Van Cleef & Arpels does not accept amethysts with zoning or zebra-striped liquid inclusions. The Maison also pays close attention to the quality of the cut. It must be precise and symmetrical to guarantee optimal light reflection.
TRAVEL
VAT refunds for non-residents are available for orders placed over the phone in Europe, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
Returns and exchanges are offered for online orders within 30 days from the delivery date. Kindly note that a complimentary home collection service is available, along with the option to return your pieces in the Maison's boutiques.
Please note that personalized creations, as well as fragrances, are not eligible for return.
REFUND
Kindly note that upon receipt of your return, the Maison conducts a quality check on all creations.
Refunds are typically processed within 14 days.
PAYMENT
Discover the services of the Maison, to preserve the beauty and integrity of your creations. Kindly note, every watch purchased from April 2020 onwards is covered by an 8-year warranty.
For any service request, the Maison invites you to visit the closest boutique in order to entrust us with your creation. Alternatively, Van Cleef & Arpels offers a complimentary home collect service, allowing you to send your creation to our workshops with ease and care.
Depending on the creation, the strap can be changed or adjusted directly in a boutique, ensuring it fits you perfectly and provides the highest level of comfort.
For every Van Cleef & Arpels quartz watch, the Maison offers a complimentary lifetime battery replacement. This service ensures that your watch will continue to function accurately for years to come.
Additional information on the Care & Services page.
Van Cleef & Arpels creations are meticulously wrapped in our elegant packaging thoughtfully designed to ensure a poetic touch through our personalized notes.
All creations are accompanied by their certificate of authenticity.
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