As part of this prestigious display, scheduled this year from March 9th to 14th, the Maison is highlighting seven pieces: five from its Heritage collection and two contemporary creations. A blend of tradition and modernity, they illustrate the Maison’s history and inventive spirit, as well as the sources of inspiration it holds dear.

The Heritage collection features nearly 120 antique Jewelry and High Jewelry pieces for sale, all of which are jewelry pieces and precious objects created by Van Cleef & Arpels between the 1920s and the 1990s. For this latest edition of TEFAF Maastricht,

Van Cleef & Arpels has selected two Leaf clips from the 1940s and three creations from the 1960s. To discover the Heritage collection, follow this link.

The Maison finds infinite inspiration in the world of flora, as seen in these two leaf-shaped clips. With great restraint, their subtly asymmetrical outlines pay homage to the vitality and expressive spontaneity of nature.

This first creation from 1943, with clean edges, has a polished gold surface spangled with star-set diamonds reminiscent of those that have graced Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Ludo bracelets since the 1930s.

The 1947 Leaf clip sees its central vein recreated with a slender curve studded with a succession of square rubies, whose intense purple hue is brought to life by a yellow gold border. With its multitude of diamonds of many sizes, this piece is an example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ post-war return to the late-19th century’s particularly detailed naturalistic aesthetic.

Alongside such pieces as the Zip necklace or the Cadenas watch, the Minaudière stands as one of the Maison’s signatures. In 1933, as he observed an American client stow away her essentials in a metal box, Charles Arpels first had the idea for this sophisticated jewelry case that would go on to contribute to Van Cleef & Arpels’ reputation around the world.

Equipped with a mirror and ingenious compartments, this 1961 Minaudière, allowed women to carry lipstick, calling cards, and a cigarette case during evenings. The world of couture, so dear to the Maison, is reflected in this piece with the delicately woven texture of the gold. The clasp, set with a row of graduated diamonds, adds a final note of sophistication to this object.

The fourth piece on display is a pair of earrings that showcases a set of large deep-blue sapphires, enhanced by rose cut. This one is the oldest faceting technique, dating back to the 16th century, offering a particularly subtle and captivating brilliance. Sapphires are joined in this pair by rubies, pear-shaped emeralds and diamonds. Combined with yellow gold, these shimmering cascades of gems swaying to the rhythm of the wearer’s movements would have been perfectly highlighted by the popular short “pixie” hairstyles of the 1960s. These elements can, however, be detached to suit the occasion or the owner’s desires, so that only the main floral motifs remain, in line with the Maison’s long tradition of transformable jewelry.

Finally, turquoise dominates a 1968 bracelet with fifteen carefully paired, resplendent azure blue cabochons, joined by eight intense violet amethysts enlivened by the brilliance of twenty-seven diamonds. With this joyful association of fine, ornamental, and precious stones, a vibrant color palette emerges, showcased by a delicate openwork and articulated structure in twisted yellow gold. Round in shape, this spectacular bracelet with rich textural effects is characteristic of 1970s jewelry, with its aesthetic allowing for adaptable wear from day to night.

Van Cleef & Arpels also unveils two unique High Jewelry pieces, perfectly representative of its repertoire: a Between the Finger ring featuring a delicate multicolored butterfly and a ballet dancer clip inspired by couture. These creations highlight the importance, in the Maison’s imagination, of both dance and nature, two worlds that continually breathe grace and lightness into the most precious materials.