Enchanting sources of inspiration

Van Cleef & Arpels came into being at Paris’ 22 Place Vendôme in 1906, marking the debut of a bejewelled destiny and a worldwide reference for high jewellery and watchmaking.

Drawing inspiration from nature, couture and imaginary worlds, its creations are a gateway to a timeless universe of beauty and harmony. Enchanting jewellery and watchmaking collections are created through the selection of gemstones according to the most valued criteria and the savoir-faire of craftsmen.

The Pomme de Pin clip, pinecones poised on a diamond branch budding with young shoots

1906 in Paris, France

Catherine Rénier

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Zip necklace collection with Diamonds on a blue background

Pieces imbued with poetry

With flowers in full bloom and ethereal butterflies floating around, iconic jewellery collections like Alhambra, Perlée and Frivole invite you to a timeless universe of beauty and harmony.

The Maison uses its high jewellery expertise to embellish the watchmaker's craft. Each watch narrates a moment of grace, luck or happiness, inscribed in the Poetry of Time. Poetic Complications watches combine savoir-faire, technical prowess and Swiss made mechanisms to offer precious moments of emotion.

High jewellery, jewellery, engagement, watches, extraordinary objects, fragrance

Strong expertise in stones, high jewellery (notably the Mystery Set technique), jewellery, watchmaking and Métiers d'art, including enameling, miniature painting and engraving

Job opportunities No two careers are the same

Learn more about jobs at Van Cleef & Arpels and if you do not find a job that matches your expectations today, we invite you to submit your profile for future opportunities.

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 Poetry of the Heavens

Awed by the spectacle of the stars and the heavens, Van Cleef & Arpels pays tribute to celestial wonders through creations that express the full scope of its expertise. Mechanisms, precious materials and expert craftsmanship bring together a sense of depth and poetry.

Discover these unveiled creations.

Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life Honouring High Jewellery workshops

During the 2024 Homo Faber edition, Van Cleef & Arpels pays homage to savoir-faire. The renowned Maison honours the expertise of its High Jewellery workshops, displaying emblematic pieces such as Lovebirds jewels, Mystery Set creations and the Fée Ondine automaton.