Van Cleef & Arpels’ vintage floral bouquet brooch with rubies and coloured sapphires (circa 1940s) doubles as a statement hair clip from Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels’ vintage floral bouquet brooch with rubies and coloured sapphires (circa 1940s) doubles as a statement hair clip from Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Heritage Collection is a remarkable journey through a century of jewellery design

There are jewels that capture a moment in fashion, and then there are those whose beauty and significance extend far beyond the era in which they were created. For more than a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has distinguished itself through exceptional craftsmanship, an enduring fascination with precious stones and an unmistakable artistic sensibility. Its Heritage Collection offers a rare opportunity to appreciate this legacy, bringing together extraordinary creations from the 1920s onwards, each reflecting the distinctive design influences of its time while remaining remarkably relevant today.

More than an archival retrospective, the collection comprises original historical jewels, carefully selected, authenticated through the Maison’s archives and examined by its master craftsmen. From the geometric elegance of the Art Deco period to the sculptural gold creations and expressive designs of later decades, each piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of high jewellery. Available for acquisition, these remarkable creations represent an opportunity to own a genuine piece of Van Cleef & Arpels’ history, and an enduring expression of the artistry that has defined the Maison for generations.

Woman in black cutout gown holding a jeweled gold clutch against a floral backdrop.
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Bracelet, 1928, Platinum, emeralds, diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels
Imgi Van Cleef Arpels Heritage Collection 1960 1970 Highlight01 Image02 720 960 X2 Jpg Transform Vca W2560 2x
Earrings, 1966,  yellow gold, white gold, round diamonds from Van Cleef & Arpels
Imgi Van Cleef Arpels Heritage Collection 1940 1950 Cover 560 750 2x Png Transform Vca W2560 2x
High jewellery Heritage Collection from Van Cleef & Arpels
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Transformable necklace, circa 1933 from Van Cleef & Arpels
Imgi Van Cleef Arpels Heritage Collection 1960 1970 Highlight01 Image01 720 960 X3 Jpg Transform Vca W2560 2x
Lion bracelet, 1971, yellow gold, round emeralds, onyx, round diamonds, white gold from Van Cleef & Arpels
Imgi Van Cleef Arpels Heritage Collection 1940 1950 Highlight03 Image02 720 960 X3 Jpg Transform Vca W1024 2x
Tissu Sergé bracelet, 1951,  yellow gold, platinum, rose gold, diamonds from Van Cleef & Arpels
Imgi Van Cleef Arpels Heritage Collection 1980 Later Highlight01 Image02 720 960 X3 Jpg Transform Vca W2560 2x
Clip, 1974, yellow gold, white gold, wood, diamonds from Van Cleef & Arpels
Imgi Van Cleef Arpels Heritage Collection 1980 Later Carousel01 Image02 900 900 X3 Jpg Transform Vca W2560 2x
Ring, 1995, platinum, yellow gold, one round diamond of 2.08 carats, one round diamond of 2.01 carats, yellow and white diamonds from Van Cleef & Arpels

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