Ânes clip, white gold, blue and mauve sapphires, black spinels, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

L'Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels - HIGH JEWELRY

On L’Arche de Noé, a parade of jeweled animals is taking place. As we step on board, loving couples and mythical creatures greet us.

Quietly, we climb the gangway and gently push open the door. Before us are the myriad inhabitants of L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, their shimmering plumage and lustrous coats re-created in precious materials for this playful collection. Let the journey begin! Our companions are more than sixty duos and imaginary creatures, crafted using the most carefully chosen precious stones and metals.

Cacatoès clips, white gold, blue and mauve sapphires, emeralds, tsavorite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Cacatoès clips, white gold, blue and mauve sapphires, emeralds, tsavorite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

Pingouins clip, white gold, yellow gold, green tourmalines, lapis lazuli, onyx, turquoise, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Pingouins clip, white gold, yellow gold, green tourmalines, lapis lazuli, onyx, turquoise, diamonds

Girafes clips, yellow gold, white gold, mauve sapphires, emeralds, black spinels, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Girafes clips, yellow gold, white gold, mauve sapphires, emeralds, black spinels, diamonds

Lapins clips, white gold, emeralds, onyx, snowflake obsidian, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Lapins clips, white gold, emeralds, onyx, snowflake obsidian, diamonds

L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels story is retold, fresh and bright, as vibrant as the animals it represents. The creatures are reimagined in a thousand glittering hues.

Gazelles clip, yellow gold, rose gold, one cabochon-cut coral of 71.79 carats, yellow sapphires, spessartite garnets, black and pink spinels, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Gazelles clip, yellow gold, rose gold, one cabochon-cut coral of 71.79 carats, yellow sapphires, spessartite garnets, black and pink spinels, diamonds

Gadrooning the yellow gold horns, Gazelles clip, yellow gold, rose gold, one cabochon-cut coral of 71.79 carats, yellow sapphires, spessartite garnets, black and pink spinels, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Gadrooning the yellow gold horns, Gazelles clip

As we sail on, catch a glimpse of these fabled pairs, radiating with love in the Maison’s playful clips.

Gouaché design of the Gazelles clip, L’Arche de Noé raconté par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels

Gouaché design of the Gazelles clip

Good companions make for lovely journeys. These characterful pieces and their captivating expressions delight us. Brought together in the L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels collection, these joyful creations are emblematic of Van Cleef & Arpels' spirit.

Zèbres clip, white gold, sapphires, onyx, coral, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Zèbres clip, white gold, sapphires, onyx, coral, diamonds

Singes clips, white gold, colored sapphires, spessartite garnets, black spinels, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Singes clips, white gold, colored sapphires, spessartite garnets, black spinels, diamonds

Zèbres clip, white gold, sapphires, onyx, coral, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.
Singes clips, white gold, colored sapphires, spessartite garnets, black spinels, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Zèbres clip, white gold, sapphires, onyx, coral, diamonds

Singes clips, white gold, colored sapphires, spessartite garnets, black spinels, diamonds

The three imaginary creatures, adorned with Mystery Set™, complement the whimsical wildlife in the collection, and take our journey further into a world of wonder.

Licorne clip, white gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set sapphires, emeralds, sapphires, turquoise, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Licorne clip, white gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set sapphires, emeralds, sapphires, turquoise, diamonds

Phénix clip, white gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, onyx, golden mother-of-pearl, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Phénix clip, white gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, onyx, golden mother-of-pearl, diamonds

Pégase clip, white gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, mauve sapphires, rubies, coral, diamonds. L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Pégase clip, white gold, rose gold, Traditional Mystery Set rubies, mauve sapphires, rubies, coral, diamonds

Behind the scenes of the bestiary jeweler L’Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels
Adjustment of the turquoise motifs on the Perroquets clip, L'Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels
Checking the adjustment work of the onyx motif on the Pingouins clip, L'Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels
Painting the pewter mock-up on the Licorne clip, L'Arche de Noé racontée par Van Cleef & Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels