Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux watch on a dark blue background
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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

founded

1906 in Paris, France

CEO

Catherine Rénier

store network

168
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.

product lines

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

savoir-faire

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

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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.

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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025

The Poetry of Time under the Parisian Sky

Van Cleef & Arpels chooses to pay tribute to Paris, the city of its birth. The Maison plays host to precious encounters with its Pont des Amoureux collection, while mechanical expertise and Métiers d’art of its Geneva’s Watchmaking Workshops match in symbiosis to contemplate the passing of time.  

Discover two Extraordinary Objects revealed at this occasion.

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.

Van Cleef & Arpels in social media

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  • Catch a glimpse of the savoir-faire behind the Zip necklace⁣ ⁣ Transformable into a bracelet, the Zip Antique Valse florale features mirror-polished rose gold leaves delicately engraved in the center, faithfully echoing those found in nature.⁣ ⁣ #VCAZip #VCAHighJewelry #VanCleefArpels
  • A sparkling invitation to slide up and down ⁣ ⁣ Let yourself be enchanted by the details of the Zip Antique Udaipur necklace. Inspired by Indian embroidery motifs, the iconic tassel is crafted from a set of independent strands in white gold and diamonds, enhanced by the deep green of emeralds. ⁣ ⁣ #VCAZip #VCAHighJewelry #VanCleefArpels⁣
  • An ode to transformable jewels⁣ ⁣ Designed to delicately embrace the neckline, the Zip Antique necklace brings the fluidity of fabrics to gold. The precious creation illustrates the fusion of art and technique.⁣ ⁣ #VCAZip #VCAHighJewelry #VanCleefArpels
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