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Van Cleef & Arpels

Established 1906
22, place Vendôme, Paris, France
Chief Executive: Stanislas de Quercize Finance Director: Burkhart Grund
http://www.vca-jewelers.com/

A unique style, superb craftsmanship, exceptional stones and its centenary in 2006 make Van Cleef & Arpels one of the world’s most outstanding jewellery Maisons today.

For Van Cleef & Arpels, the centenary celebrations were marked by the launch of the stunning Pierres de caractère high jewellery collection. Highly successful, the collection is a tribute to excellence. The choice of stones and the technical and creative expertise to transform them into stunning jewels is one of the unique facets of Van Cleef & Arpels.

The launch of the Boutonnière line, emblematic of the Maison’s couture theme, and new limited editions for the iconic Alhambra line energised the access segment. The delightful Secret Miroir des Eaux watch employs the Maison’s technical savoir-faire and love of transformation as a dynamic new crossover from the jewellery to the watch segment.

Renovation and new décor in New York, a new location in Moscow and new stores in Tokyo, Beijing, Taipei, Lisbon, Kiev and Almaty further strengthened the Maison’s international retail presence. The legendary flagship store on Place Vendôme will be completely redesigned for a grand re-opening in Autumn 2006.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ centenary of glamour and excellence will focus on an unprecedented number of creations in high jewellery, bijoux and watches, all celebrating the enduring creativity of the Maison.

Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris has established a partnership with the Jewellery division of the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. The centenary year 2006 is the graduating year for the students who have been sponsored by the Maison.

In October 2005, Van Cleef & Arpels joined the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices to support the implementation of the Code of Practice, which will reinforce confidence in the supply chain for gold and diamonds. The company is also a member of the Board of the French Union of Jewellery, Silverware, Stones and Pearls, which is intimately involved in various ethical issues and which promotes the highly skilled savoir-faire of jewellery manufacturing in France.

Stanislas de Quercize Chief Executive
	The Apsara necklace featuring a magnificent Kashmir, cushion-cut sapphire weighing 29.88 carats, from the Pierres de caractère collection