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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

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

26 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Jewellery

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

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

Nicky Hilton bedecked in turquoise jewellery in June 2023, in New York City. Photo: Gotham/GC Images

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

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

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

Roxanne First’s Bubblegum by RF collection strikes a quirky note. Photo: Handout

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

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

Lau Wai, one of the artists featured in the “Pluriversal Futures” exhibition, with their 2024 artwork The Cast of the Invisible. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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

France

Louvre thieves escaped 30 seconds before police arrived: probe

Misdirected police and a lack of control room screens let robbers flee the Paris museum with a US$102 million haul moments before help arrived.

11 Dec 2025 - 2:51AMvideocam

Timepieces

Bring on the bling: diamond-encrusted high jewellery watches

With dials, cases and bracelets adorned with hundreds of diamonds, these models are real show-stoppers.

9 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s diamond-encrusted 101 Secrets watch. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s Discover the Diamond programme

The programme runs until April at the jewellery school’s Hong Kong campus in K11 Musea, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels – here’s what to know.

24 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s Discover the Diamond: Art and Science programme examines the many facets of diamonds. Photo: Handout

Jewellery

7 most creative new jewellery drops

This season sees some exciting updates in the jewellery world – from Chanel’s Première Galon watch worn by Gracie Abrams, to Maya Hawke modelling for Prada.

20 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Luxury brands

Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Catherine Rénier on craftsmanship and timelessness

As Van Cleef & Arpels adds new blooms to its collections, we speak to CEO Catherine Rénier on the brand’s success so far – and plans for the future.

17 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Jewellery

Why male celebrities love Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewellery

The collection has attracted stars like A$AP Rocky, Offset, LeBron James and Hong Kong Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long – but why?

15 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM

The Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero before a game in July, in New York. He’s wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace. Photo: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Auctions

Hong Kong’s autumn high jewellery auctions: rare gems and record-breaking sales

The season climaxes this month at Christie’s, with strong demand at Sotheby’s for jewels by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari.

13 Nov 2025 - 10:47AM

Jewellery

Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest Alhambra pieces

The latest Alhambra pieces include transformable necklaces, reversible rings and contrasting materials to bring fresh versatility to the collection.

3 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

Luxury brands

This season’s most eye-catching watch and jewellery drops

From Van Cleef & Arpels’ fruit-themed watches and Tiffany & Co.’s turquoise take on the Bird on a Rock, to Cartier’s Love Unlimited bracelet and fused gemstones from Yutai.

27 Oct 2025 - 10:50AM

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés Framboise, one of a pair of fruit-themed watches. Photo: Handout

High Jewellery

All that glitters: brands are betting big on gold jewellery amid price surges

Amid market turmoil and tariff threats, gold is seen as a safe bet – and its prices reflect that; but luxury brands and independent designers are feeling the effects differently.

28 Jul 2025 - 6:17PM

As the price of gold rises, pieces such as this necklace from Chaumet represent a good investment. Photos: Handout

Luxury brands

Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic new floral collection unveiled at Dumfries House

Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Catherine Rénier on the inspirations behind the collection, which combines the ageless appeal of precious stones with floral motifs.

21 Aug 2025 - 12:36PM

Fashion

Explainer | Discover lapis lazuli’s timeless allure, from Tutankhamun to the Princess of Wales

Dior Joaillerie, Van Cleef & Arpels and Pomellato are using the dazzling blue stone in new jewellery, while Bulgari, Zenith and Gerald Charles are incorporating it into luxe watches.

21 Jun 2025 - 11:00AM

Crime in Hong Kong

Man charged in connection with HK$3 million Hong Kong Hermes bag robbery

Suspect, 30, will appear in court and is alleged to have stolen 14 pre-owned Hermes bags, a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and two mobile phones.

21 Jun 2025 - 12:17AM

The suspect is alleged to have stolen 14 pre-owned Hermes bags and other items. Photo: Suvarnabhumi Immigration

Crime in Hong Kong

Suspect in Hermes bag robbery sent back to Hong Kong from Thailand

Suspect allegedly stole items worth nearly HK$3 million after rendering staff member unconscious by covering her face with small towel.

19 Jun 2025 - 11:40PM

Thai authorities earlier arrested a suspect who allegedly stole nearly HK$3 million worth of luxury handbags and jewellery from a Hong Kong store. Photo: Suvarnabhumi Immigration

Crime in Hong Kong

Robber steals Hermes bags and necklace worth HK$3 million from Hong Kong shop

Man browsed bags, buying one, before grabbing salesgirl, rendering her unconscious and tying her up before stealing luxury items.

18 Jun 2025 - 11:54PM

Timepieces

Meaningful milestones or marketing run amok? A closer look at anniversary watches

Anniversary editions hold value if the stories behind them are relevant – see the likes of Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hublot, Zenith, Patek Philippe and Tag Heuer for good examples.

6 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM

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Van Cleef & Arpels

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Louvre thieves escaped 30 seconds before police arrived: probe

Misdirected police and a lack of control room screens let robbers flee the Paris museum with a US$102 million haul moments before help arrived.

Bring on the bling: diamond-encrusted high jewellery watches

With dials, cases and bracelets adorned with hundreds of diamonds, these models are real show-stoppers.

Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s Discover the Diamond programme

The programme runs until April at the jewellery school’s Hong Kong campus in K11 Musea, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels – here’s what to know.

7 most creative new jewellery drops

This season sees some exciting updates in the jewellery world – from Chanel’s Première Galon watch worn by Gracie Abrams, to Maya Hawke modelling for Prada.

Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Catherine Rénier on craftsmanship and timelessness

As Van Cleef & Arpels adds new blooms to its collections, we speak to CEO Catherine Rénier on the brand’s success so far – and plans for the future.

Why male celebrities love Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewellery

The collection has attracted stars like A$AP Rocky, Offset, LeBron James and Hong Kong Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long – but why?

Hong Kong’s autumn high jewellery auctions: rare gems and record-breaking sales

The season climaxes this month at Christie’s, with strong demand at Sotheby’s for jewels by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari.

Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest Alhambra pieces

The latest Alhambra pieces include transformable necklaces, reversible rings and contrasting materials to bring fresh versatility to the collection.

This season’s most eye-catching watch and jewellery drops

From Van Cleef & Arpels’ fruit-themed watches and Tiffany & Co.’s turquoise take on the Bird on a Rock, to Cartier’s Love Unlimited bracelet and fused gemstones from Yutai.

All that glitters: brands are betting big on gold jewellery amid price surges

Amid market turmoil and tariff threats, gold is seen as a safe bet – and its prices reflect that; but luxury brands and independent designers are feeling the effects differently.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic new floral collection unveiled at Dumfries House

Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Catherine Rénier on the inspirations behind the collection, which combines the ageless appeal of precious stones with floral motifs.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Discover lapis lazuli’s timeless allure, from Tutankhamun to the Princess of Wales

Dior Joaillerie, Van Cleef & Arpels and Pomellato are using the dazzling blue stone in new jewellery, while Bulgari, Zenith and Gerald Charles are incorporating it into luxe watches.

Man charged in connection with HK$3 million Hong Kong Hermes bag robbery

Suspect, 30, will appear in court and is alleged to have stolen 14 pre-owned Hermes bags, a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and two mobile phones.

Suspect in Hermes bag robbery sent back to Hong Kong from Thailand

Suspect allegedly stole items worth nearly HK$3 million after rendering staff member unconscious by covering her face with small towel.

Robber steals Hermes bags and necklace worth HK$3 million from Hong Kong shop

Man browsed bags, buying one, before grabbing salesgirl, rendering her unconscious and tying her up before stealing luxury items.

Meaningful milestones or marketing run amok? A closer look at anniversary watches

Anniversary editions hold value if the stories behind them are relevant – see the likes of Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hublot, Zenith, Patek Philippe and Tag Heuer for good examples.

Explainer | Discover lapis lazuli’s timeless allure, from Tutankhamun to the Princess of Wales