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Golden Beads - Galerie du Patrimoine- Van Cleef & Arpels

Golden beads

Emblematic of Van Cleef & Arpels, the golden bead draws inspiration from a decorative detail that adorned select pieces in the 1920s. By 1948, it had become a motif in its own right, inspiring creations replete with volume and curves.

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    • Product-card of a Couscous secret watch, 1949
      Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
    • Product-card of Bagatelle earclips, 1949
      Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
    • Product-card of a Bagatelle wristwatch, 1949
      Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
    • Product-card of a Couscous necklace, 1949
      Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
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Radiant Curves

In the late 1940s, the golden beads took on greater volume as they appeared in the Couscous and Bagatelle creations. These richly shaped pieces unite the radiance of precious metal with the shimmer of gemstones.

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  • Twist bracelet, 1964
    Yellow gold, lapis lazuli, cutured pearls
    Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  • Twist clip, 1965
    Yellow gold, coral, cultured pearls
    Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  • Twist earrings, 1965
    Yellow gold, turquoise, cultured pearls
    Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
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Joyful Contrasts

Starting in 1963, the Twist creations paired golden beads with colorful gemstones to form delicate spirals. The sunlit glow of the precious metal intertwines with lapis lazuli, coral and turquoise in combinations that reflect the tastes of the era.

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    • Little Doe clip, 1956
      Yellow gold, rubies
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
    • Bird clip, 1956
      Yellow gold, turquoise, rubies
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
    • Butterfly clip, 1978
      Yellow gold, diamonds
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
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Tender Fauna

The Maison brings charming animals to life, reflecting its vision of benevolent nature. The golden beads instill softness and depth to a fawn's coat, a pair of birds' plumage and a butterfly's wings.

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  • Perlée signature bracelet, 2008
    Rose gold
    Perlée collection
  • Perlée clovers ring, 2008
    White gold, diamonds
    Perlée collection
  • Perlée couleurs pendant, 2019
    Rose gold, carnelian
    Perlée collection
  • Perlée diamonds earrings, 2024
    White gold, diamonds
    Perlée collection
  • Perlée diamonds bracelet, 5 rows, 2024
    Yellow gold, diamonds​
    Perlée collection
  • Perlée watch, 23 mm, 2022​
    Yellow gold, mother-of-pearl
    Perlée collection
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Interplay of Lines and Light

Whether as a central element or a shimmering contour, the golden bead continues to grace the Alhambra, Lucky Spring and Lucky Animals creations. Since 2008, the Perlée collection has combined pure lines with the artistry of fine jewelry, offering numerous interpretations of this timeless aesthetic.

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