Diamonds

Gemstones of dazzling radiance, whether colorless or colored, diamonds have illuminated the flourishing creativity of the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels from 1906 until today.

- Fan earrings, 1950
  In the former collection of H.R.H Princess Soraya of Iran
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  
  Platinum, diamonds
- Collaret, 1939
  In the former collection of Her Majesty Queen Nazli of Egypt
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  
  Platinum, diamonds
- Copeau (wood shaving) Clip, 1935
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  
  Platinum, yellow gold, diamonds
- Cascade clip, circa 1950
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  
  Platinum, diamonds
- Ribbon double clip, 1938
  Detachable into two parts
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  
  Platinum, diamonds

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Ribbons and diamonds

Imparting a spirit of lightness and volume into diamond jewelry, the Maison draws inspiration from the world of couture to design sparkling ensembles: the gems portray the intricate patterns of lace, the silky swirl of a ribbon or the elegant folds of fabric, imbued with luminous elegance.

Drawing featuring a necklace, circa 1960
Van Cleef & Arpels Archives

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Drawing featuring a necklace, circa 1960-1970
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Drawing featuring a necklace, circa 1970
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Drawing featuring a necklace, circa 1980
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Drawing featuring a necklace, circa 1990
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Drawing featuring a necklace, circa 1980
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Rivers of light

Reinterpreting the river of diamonds design, in the 1960s the Maison created jewelry pieces alive with shimmering poetry: composed of delicate flowers or geometric motifs, these exquisite creations, set in platinum or yellow gold, beautifully accent the neckline of elegant women.

- Cypress brooch, 1928
  Platinum, diamonds
  
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
- Clover bouquet clip, 1950
  Platinum, diamonds
  
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
- Petite fée ailée clip, named later Spirit of Beauty, 1941
  Platinum, rubies, emeralds, diamonds
  
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
- Swan clip, 1969
  Platinum, yellow gold, ruby, diamonds
  
  Van Cleef & Arpels Collection

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Shimmering nature

Depicting the contours of a tree, a bouquet or a graceful swan, diamonds breathe life into the magical garden of Van Cleef & Arpels. Baguette or tapered, brilliant or oval, marquise or briolette, their shapes and cuts illuminate figurative creations.

Van Cleef & Arpels catalogue featuring the Prince Edward of York diamond set as a pendant on a necklace, 1922

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Drawing featuring the Blue Heart diamond set as a pendant on a necklace, circa 1953

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Bird clip and Walska pendant, 1971-1972
The tail and the wings become a clip and earrings

Yellow gold, emeralds, sapphire, yellow and white diamonds and a 96,62 carats briolette-cut yellow diamond formerly in the collection of the Opera singer Ganna Walska
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Legendary diamonds

Certain storied diamonds write their own legends: stones such as the “Blue Heart” and the “Walska Briolette” have inspired exceptional creations. For each of these gems, Van Cleef & Arpels has imagined a distinctive design, enhancing its shape, color and unique caratage.

Brut diamond named Lesotho Legend (910 carats)
Volutes Mystérieuses necklace with detachable pendants
Volutes Mystérieuses necklace White gold, one oval-cut DFL Type 2A diamond of 30.61 carats, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, rubies, diamonds
Chevron Mystérieux necklace
Chevron Mystérieux necklace White gold, 3 pear-shaped DFL Type 2A diamonds of 31.24, 12.18 and 12.07 carats, one round DFL Type 2A diamond of 1.08 carats, Traditional Mystery Set emeralds, sapphires, diamonds
Collerette Mystérieuse transformable necklace and ring
Collerette Mystérieuse transformable necklace and ring. White gold, rose gold, two emerald-cut DFL Type 2A diamonds of 51.18 and 10.52 carats, buff-topped Traditional Mystery Set rubies, pink sapphires, diamonds

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Legend of diamonds

A new expression of this creativity, the Legend of diamonds - 25 Mystery Set Jewels collection was born from the Maison's encounter with an incomparable 910 carats rough diamond.

From this treasure of nature, Van Cleef & Arpels has created 25 pieces combining exceptional diamonds with the velvety reflections of rubies, sapphires or emeralds in Mystery Set, the emblematic technique of the Maison.

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