Dancers
Since 1941, the Dancers have gracefully embodied the refinement of Van Cleef & Arpels . Introducing the tradition of feminine figures dear to the Maison, they were born out of Louis Arpels’ fascination for the art of dance and have been twirling ever since.
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Dancer clip, 1943Yellow gold, coral
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Dancer clip, 1944Yellow gold, white gold, rubies, sapphires, diamond
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Swan Lake powder case, 1946Yellow gold, rubies, sapphires, diamonds
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Dancer clip, 1947Yellow gold, rubies, sapphires, emerald, diamond
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Dancer clip, 1947Yellow gold, rubies, diamond
The passion for ballet
This is a story of passion. Ever since Louis Arpels had made a habit of going to Palais Garnier a few entrechats from place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels united with the art of dance. A passion that came to life with the first Dancer clips in 1941. Since then, world famous ballets have inspired some creations imbued with grace.
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Dancer clip, 1967Yellow gold, platinum, white gold, diamonds
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Dancer clip, 1967Yellow gold, platinum, white gold, diamonds
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Dancer clip, 1967Yellow gold, platinum, white gold, diamonds
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Dancer clip, 1967Yellow gold, platinum, white gold, diamonds
The quest for movement
Jewelry and dance share in common the dedication to precision and finesse. In carefully observing ballet dancers, Van Cleef & Arpels created a poetry of movement: touched by grace, the ballerinas seem to be dancing on pointe and spinning for eternity. A perfect arabesque, an aerial jeté and an exquisite entrechat become precious pieces in the hands of the craftsmen.
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Dancer clip, 1943Platinum, rubies, emeralds, diamonds
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Dancer clip, 1944Yellow gold, rubies, sapphires, diamonds
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Dancer clip, 1952Platinum, yellow gold, turquoises, rubies, diamond
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Sequins dancer clip, 1953Yellow gold, rubies, diamonds
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Dancer clip, 1993Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds
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Black & White ballerina clip, 2015.White gold, black spinels, onyx, diamonds.
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Evantail ballerina clip, 2015Or blanc, emeralds, rubies, diamonds
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Lolanta Ambre ballerina clip, 2015White gold, yellow and pink sapphires, yellow tourmalines, diamonds
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Tutu Plumes ballerina clip, 2016Or blanc, rubies and diamonds
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Flocon de neige ballerina clip, 2016White gold, diamonds
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Tamara ballerina clip, 2016White gold, Traditional Mystery Set pink sapphires, pink and mauve sapphires, diamonds
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Lady Sunflower ballerina clip, 2016Yellow gold, diamonds
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Oyla ballerina clip, 2018White gold, mauve and pink sapphires, diamonds
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Jasmine ballerina clip, 2018White gold, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds
A ballet of tutus
Pleated gold, precious gems, ornamental stones… the Mains d’Or™ create tutus that perfectly mimic the shapes and textures of stage costumes. Reflecting the Maison’s know-how, they dress the dancers with thousands of colors. Their rose-cut diamond faces are the signatures of these elegant and feminine figures.
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Drawing featuring an Asian dancer clip, circa 1945
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Drawing featuring an isles dancer clip, circa 1945
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Nikiya ballerina clip, 2013White gold, oval-cut pink sapphire of 6.39 carats (Madagascar), emeralds, yellow and pink sapphires, spessartite garnets, aquamarines, rubellites, diamonds
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Danseuse thaïlandaise ballerina clip, 2017White gold, yellow gold, yellow sapphires, onyx, diamonds.
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Danseuse au chapeau ballerina clip, 2018White gold, coral, onyx, diamonds
Dancers of the world
Adorned with colors and costumes from around the world, the dancers of Van Cleef & Arpels celebrate the exotic facets of the dancing arts. From the Celestial Empire to the spellbinding Orient, they reflect the Maison’s curiosity for other cultures.
