Ludo bracelet. Rhodium plated 18K white gold, onyx, diamonds. Ludo collection, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Ludo - High Jewelry

Enlacing us in a warm embrace, the glimmering gold of the Ludo™ bracelet loops gracefully around the wrist.

The union of the world of couture and High Jewelry is a common thread throughout the Maison's history. Created in 1934, the Ludo bracelet is a celebration of this combination with its flexible design as supple as a precious belt. The bracelet's lines pay tribute to the classics of couture. Much like the belt accentuates a graceful silhouette, Ludo outlines the curve of a wrist.

Enhanced with abstract shapes and the patterns of Art Deco, the bracelet has renewed itself, while remaining true to its original design.

Ludo bracelet, yellow gold, sapphires, lapis lazuli, turquoise, diamonds

The mesh of the Ludo bracelet is delicately woven in hexagon and « briquettes » motifs by the Maison's craftsmen to heighten the effect of a supple ribbon. The metal is then studded with precious and hard stones creating a harmonious union.

Ludo bracelet. 18K yellow gold, sapphires, lapis lazuli, turquoise, diamonds

Setting the saphires

Jewelry work, assembling the Ludo bracelet

Setting work of the turquoise

A star of the 1930s, the Ludo bracelet is an ode to modernity, like the Maison's other timeless inventions, the Minaudière™ or the Mystery Set™. It blends innovation and French elegance. Hélène Arpels – Louis' wife – would wear the bracelet over gloves or long sleeves to highlight its lines.

Ludo Secret watch. 18K rose gold, round diamonds, guilloché white mother-of-pearl, triple folding buckle, Swiss quartz movement. Ludo collection, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Press and Hold

Like a surprise, Ludo Secret watches continue the tradition of mystery dear to the Maison. By cleverly hiding their dial, these elegant and inventive pieces allow their wearer to tell time with discretion, making every second a secret.