Merveille d'émeraudes necklace with detachable pendants. white gold, 5 pear-shaped emeralds for 70.40 carats (Colombia), one pear-shaped DFL type 2A diamond of 5.81 carats, one pear-shaped DIF type 2A diamond of 3.59 carats, one pear-shaped DIF type 2A diamond of 3.59 carats, diamonds. Pierres de Caractères collection, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Pierres de Caractère™
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Pierres de Caractère™

Shimmering in the light, every stone in the Pierres de Caractère™ collection embodies excellence.

As Claude Arpels used to say, "every stone has a soul of its own." These Pierres de Caractère™ shine bright with emotion and character, set within designs that capture the thrill induced by such precious stones. The Maison's High Jewelry creations are a celebration of the boldness and elegance of each unique gem. Van Cleef & Arpels shines a light on these exceptional stones, revealing every nuance of their color, and each refined facet.

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Gouaché design of Merveille d'émeraudes necklace with detachable pendants, Pierres de Caractère™ collection, Van Cleef & Arpels

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Let us go back in time to the creation of Van Cleef & Arpels. Born of the marriage between Estelle Arpels, a precious stone merchant's daughter, and Alfred Van Cleef, a lapidary's son, the Maison is built on exceptional stones.

Tendresse étincelante earrings with detachable pendants, white gold, one pear-shaped DFL type 2A diamond of 10.15 carats, one pear-shaped DFL type 2A diamond of 10.06 carats, one pear-shaped DFL diamond of 1.20 carats, one pear-shaped DFL diamond of 1.20 carats, diamonds

This union is the foundation for Van Cleef & Arpels' reputation in the High Jewelry world. With strict standards and the technical expertise to bring forth the inner beauty of precious stones, the Maison has had the honor of handling many legendary gems like the Blue Princess sapphire and the Maharajahs' emeralds.

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Jewelry work, assembling, Rubis en scène bracelet, Pierres de Caractère™ collection, Van Cleef & Arpels

In its quest for stones of the highest quality, the Maison follows a stringent selection process. Purity, color, elegance of the cut... all are closely examined. Some stones stand out with their enthralling beauty, earning the title of Pierres de Caractère™.

Precious knot ring, white gold, one emerald-cut sapphire of 12.04 carats (Sri Lanka), diamonds.

Céroessa ring, white gold, rose gold, buff-topped Traditional Mystery Set rubies, one oval-cut DIF type 2A diamond of 10.16 carats, diamonds

Nadine ring, white gold, rose gold, buff-topped Traditional Mystery Set emeralds, one emerald-cut DFL type 2A diamond of 10.07 carats, emeralds, diamonds

Ruby bow ring, white gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, one pear-shaped DFL diamond of 8.18 carats, diamonds

High Jewelry solitaires

Contemplate the sparkle of gems

Spirale transformable necklace, white gold, 315 emerald beads for 688,70 carats (Afghanistan), diamonds.

The journey to find a stone worthy of the Pierres de Caractère™ collection takes us to distant lands, following the Maison's expert gemologists. Every stone tells a story, carefully translated into each creation by the Maison's craftsmen.

Joyaux de Madagascar necklace with detachable pendants

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.