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Van Cleef & Arpels

News and insight on the French luxury goods brand known for high jewellery and timepieces

Chairman / President

Nicolas Bos

CEO / Managing Director

Nicolas Bos

CFO / Finance Director

Christophe Grenier

Industry

Luxury Jewellery and Watches

Website

vancleefarpels.com

Headquarters address

22 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Year founded

1906

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Muse Éternelle is inspired by a 1988 photo of Cher dressed as Queen Cleopatra. Photos: Getty Images; Handout

Jewellery

9 jewellery pieces for summer, from Dior to Van Cleef & Arpels’ homage to Cher

Chaumet celebrates prosperity and abundance through an ear of wheat, while Yvonne Léon’s Vase brooch pendant can be filled with various ‘flowers’.

5 Aug 2026 - 4:00AM

Timepieces

Why modern watchmakers are ditching the crown

3 Aug 2026 - 4:00AM

High Jewellery

Why flowers are blooming across high jewellery collections

30 Jul 2026 - 4:00AM

China consumption

Back in fashion? Burberry sales jump in China amid tech wealth

Burberry and Cartier see sales surge in China, driven by Gen Z and tech wealth, but recovery remains uncertain amid economic challenges.

27 Jul 2026 - 7:06AM

High Jewellery

Yellow gold is reclaiming its throne in modern jewellery design

Top jewellers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Bulgari are redefining this classic metal, blending modern luxury with investment appeal.

25 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

High Jewellery

The high jewellery putting diamonds in your hair

Dior, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels – along with independent jewellers like Jessica McCormack – are turning diamonds into dazzling hair ornaments.

20 Jul 2026 - 10:21AM

Luxury brands

Boucheron, Cartier and Bulgari: the most exquisite high jewellery rings this season

Maisons focus on the fine artistry of rings in 2026, showcasing stellar craftsmanship, technical innovation and unique brand identities.

15 Jul 2026 - 11:41AM

High Jewellery

High jewellery season dazzles with rare gems, storytelling and elite access

From Marrakech to the Riviera, the season saw the world’s biggest maisons unveil singular creations, vivid colour and symbolic motifs.

14 Jul 2026 - 5:42PM

Timepieces

Bangle watches are back

Cartier’s Baignoire, Gucci’s Play, Chanel’s Première Galon and Bulgari’s Serpenti are joined by Van Cleef & Arpels’ Perlée Toi & Moi and Tiffany & Co.’s HardWear.

9 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Jewellery

How Asian designers are redefining high jewellery craft globally

The region’s home-grown designers, like Singapore’s Simone Ng, are using fresh narratives, cultural heritage and technical innovation to shine.

4 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Chinese artist Feng J has been crafting her innovative translucent “floating set” jewels for a decade. Pictured here is the La Vie en Rose ring. Photo: Handout

High Jewellery

Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection is a tribute to Egypt

With nods to Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Cher, the maison channels Egyptian iconography into rare gems and signature mystery-set designs.

10 Jun 2026 - 10:16PM

Jewellery

4 jewellery drops, from refined beads and bangles to blazing brooches

Messika had Oscar winner Julianne Moore front its Move jewellery campaign, while Francesca Villa drew inspiration from pop culture.

30 May 2026 - 4:00AM

Art

How Mr Mahjong is telling Hong Kong stories through his outdoor exhibition

Daniel Wu, a self-professed terrible mahjong player, takes pieces from the traditional tile-based game and carves ‘almost anything’ on them.

24 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Jewellery

Spirited bidding, rare gems: inside Hong Kong’s jewellery auction revival

Fierce bidding drove record jewellery auction results last year, with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels on the block – and spring 2026 is following suit.

24 May 2026 - 7:00AM

Cartier’s Tutti Frutti necklace sold at Sotheby’s. Hong Kong’s auction houses posted record results in the second half of 2025. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: The evolution of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Perlée collection

The golden bead, reimagined in the Perlée, has long been part of the maison’s visual vocabulary, including the Twist and Alhambra creations.

20 May 2026 - 10:00AM

The Van Cleef & Arpels 2026 Perlée collection relies on surface play rather than oversized stones. Photo: Handout

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton unveils Mythica high jewellery collection in Marrakech

Stars including Ana de Armas, Léa Seydoux, Alicia Vikander and Shin Min-a were at the unveiling of the 110-piece line, arranged across 11 chapters.

4 May 2026 - 12:01PM

Jewellery

How jewellery pieces get starring roles in films like The Devil Wears Prada 2

Expert Kathryn Vanderveen explains how jewels in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, for instance, go beyond marketing to become a form of storytelling.

30 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM

Timepieces

The dark allure of hardstone watch dials, from Rolex and Chopard

Materials like tiger’s eye, onyx and obsidian are lending unique depth and character to watch designs by Van Cleef & Arpels and more.

26 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Biver Automatique Obsidian Mahogany. Photo: Handout

Jewellery

King Tut’s 3,200-year-old legacy inspires a new era of Egyptian jewellery

The opening of Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum is sparking renewed interest in ancient motifs from brands like Azza Fahmy and Bibi van der Velden.

18 Apr 2026 - 4:00AM

Jewellery

4 stunning turquoise jewellery picks, from Van Cleef & Arpels to Piaget

Cherished by celebrities for their vibrant colour and effortless style, turquoise jewellery pieces can be paired with everyday wear for individual expression.

10 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Timepieces

How diamonds are reshaping luxury watches, from Chanel to Cartier

Luxury maisons including Van Cleef & Arpels and Jaeger-LeCoultre are going beyond bling, revolutionising horology with functional diamonds.

7 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Chanel’s J12 Bleu Diamond Tourbillon is a limited edition watch. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space.

23 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM

K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Jewellery

3 contrasting jewellery offerings from Van Cleef & Arpels and more

A dazzling high jewellery watch and 2 very different collections provide stand-out pieces to suit anyone’s style.

13 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

High Jewellery

Jewellery for Gen Z: younger buyers want bold, artistic pieces that tell a story

From Chopard’s dancing diamonds to Van Cleef & Arpels’ musical watches, storytelling jewels paved the way for creations by Feng J and Austy Lee.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE’s latest jewellery course is on engagement rings

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, goes beyond celebrity engagement ring hype, discussing meaning, history and handcrafting.

27 Jan 2026 - 9:59AM

Courses at Hong Kong’s L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, immerse participants in the world of diamonds. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels’ poetic watchmaking, on display in Hong Kong

Running until February 8, ‘Poetry of Time’ blends craftsmanship, storytelling and emotion to showcase the maison’s lyrical approach to watchmaking.

26 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

The Van Cleef & Arpels “Poetry of Time” exhibition, which runs in Hong Kong until February 8, takes visitors behind the scenes to see how the maison’s beautiful watches are created. Photo: Handout

Your Perfect Week

The best things to do in Hong Kong, January 25-31

Enjoy new media art courtesy of Austria’s Ars Electronica, a sensory 8-drink menu at Quinary, and an exhibition celebrating time from Van Cleef & Arpels.

25 Jan 2026 - 12:10PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt trio after HK$838,000 watch disappears from hotel room

Woman claims luxury watch went missing from her Peninsula hotel room after inviting three men in for drinks in the early hours of Thursday.

15 Jan 2026 - 6:58PM

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