Discover the emblematic Minaudière™, an exclusive creation of the Maison, patented in 1933. This delicate object takes the form of a precious box whose interior is made up of a set of compartments for beauty accessories, such as a powder box, a lipstick, a comb or a secret watch. The Minaudière™ is the result of both a focus on the functionality of an object and the aesthetic revival of Van Cleef & Arpels in the mid-1930s, marked by the modernist movement. The 1934 Minaudière is made entirely of styptor, an alloy that imitates platinum. It is also distinguished by the secret watch on the lid, concealed by a yellow gold decoration combined with diamond paving.

A selection of evening bags from the 1920s and cigarette cases, which were particularly in vogue at the time, reflect the attention paid by Van Cleef & Arpels to the creation of precious objects. They represent a crossroads between the jewelry and textile arts, showcasing the collective work of several actors over the course of the decade. The 1920 evening bag in black silk features a rectangular clasp in platinum and diamonds, embellished with two cabochons and a jade pendant. The 1926 bag is made of green velvet with a fine embroidery of pearls and sequins. Its band clasp in enamelled yellow gold is decorated with flowers in red enamel, enhancing the composition of the central cartouche. It evokes a stylised landscape in the style of Art Deco, crowned with a chrysoprase cabochon. The finesse of the decoration stems from the precision of the working techniques used to highlight different material effects: polished, guilloché or gadrooned.

A selection of evening bags adorned with bejeweled clasps in the 1920s, to those inspired by Indian embroidery in the 1960s, the Maison has, throughout its history, shared its refined approach to the art of living.