Fairies

Whimsical and benevolent, the fairies first entered the universe of Van Cleef & Arpels at the beginning of the 1940s. Their magical presence and winged silhouette have since then accompanied the Maison’s history.

Spirit of Beauty fairy clip, 1941

Platinum, rubies, emeralds, diamonds

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Spirit of beauty

In the secrecy of the workshops, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Mains d’Or™ sculpted the Spirit of Beauty, first fairy clip of the Maison. With its delicate rose-cut diamond face, this doubled-winged figure points her wand towards the Place Vendôme's night sky, illuminating it with sparkling magic.

Fairy clip, 1943

Platinum, emeralds, rubies, diamonds
Fairy dancer clip, 1944

Palladium, diamonds, emeralds, rubies
Fairy clip, 2004
Similar to the model from 1989

Gold, yellow sapphire, diamond

Tap Click

A brilliant destiny

Symbols of joy and hope, Van Cleef & Arpels fairies emerged during the darkest times of the twentieth century. Their benevolent magic illuminates the creation of the Maison, bringing omens of a glistening destiny.

Fée Amour en Cage Clip, 2003

Gold, spessartite garnets, diamonds
Folie des Prés Fairy Clip, 2003

Gold, sapphires, diamonds
Papillon Fairy Clip, 2017

Gold, yellow and pink sapphires, spessartite garnets, pink spinels, diamonds
Caresse d’Eole Fairy Clip, 2003

Gold, traditional Mystery Set™ rubies, diamonds

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the device Wiggle
the mouse Shake
the tablet Tap

Enchanted nature

Guardians of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Enchanted nature, fairies are a jewelry interpretation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece giving birth to the Midsummer Night's Dream High Jewelry collection, in 2003. Puckish little beings, they flutter in shimmering gardens, playing hide-and-seek among colorful flowers.