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Le Secret: Van Cleef & Arpels reveals its new high jewellery collection

July 21, 2017

By Katerina Perez

12 min read

I am unique and different – I’ve got a secret and I’m an open book – I am the riddle and the answer

Secrets and mysteries have been one of the foundations of jewellery maison Van Cleef & Arpels‘ classic style for many years. This year, at Paris Haute Couture week, the brand presented a new high jewellery collection, Le Secret, which expanded on the theme. It follows the Van Cleef & Arpels longstanding tradition of creating jewellery symbols, turning them into talismans, memory keepsakes and personal treasures.

This new extensive collection, which includes over 100 pieces, is inspired by nature and lucky charms, symbols with which Van Cleef & Arpels has already been synonymous for some time. Le Secret recalls a secret garden of jewels where flowers bloom, exotic trees grow, birds sing and butterflies flutter. However, the inhabitants of this little green heaven are not always depicted on the front of jewels as we’d expect. Often, they are hidden in some crafty way, arousing their owner’s desire to look beyond the perceptible.

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

PÉTALE DE PAPILLON CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite

A stunning example of a jewel with a secret is the bright flower brooch Pétale de Papillon. Its leaves are encrusted with emeralds and tsavorites, its petals – yellow and violet-pink sapphires, with the back edge of the diamond stalk adorned with pear-cut diamonds. Only the most sharp-eyed observers will notice that amongst the petals is a butterfly of the same colour. Thanks to an inconspicuous mechanism, one of the petals can be peeled back by those that are curious enough to look revealing the winged creature. The butterfly can also be removed and worn as a separate brooch.

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

MONTRE PAPILLON SECRET - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, black spinels, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, an emerald-cut emerald of 14.57 carats (Colombia), manual-winding mechanical movement

In the secret watch Papillon Secret, pretty little butterflies made of emeralds, black spinel and diamonds are themselves hiding the secret behind the jewel: time. The wings of one butterfly conceal a small watch pearl dial. However, this watch’s main attraction is the unbelievably beautiful central Colombian emerald weighing 14.57 carats.

The intention behind the entire Le Secret collection is also to reflect the incredibly rich and enigmatic world of high-class precious stones, which Van Cleef & Arpels has labelled  Pierre de Caractère™. These can reflect an entire range of emotions: from the sensuality of bright flowers to the mysteriousness of gentle pastel hues.

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

OISEAU SUR LA BRANCHE LONG NECKLACE - White gold, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, blue and pink sapphires, onyx, white cultured pearls, 240 ruby beads for a total of 567.14 carats (Burma)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

PÉGASE NECKLACE - White gold, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, an emerald-cut sapphire of 45.10 carats (Sri Lanka)

The long convertible necklace Oiseau Sur La Brache has been made with 28 deep red Burmese rubies that together weigh 567.17 carats. The central feature of the convertible Pégase necklace is the deep-coloured Sri Lankan sapphire weighing 45.10 carats. The emerald cut exposes the royal blue colour that is characteristic of stones from the oldest mines to maximum effect. Inside the pendant is hidden a miniature figure of the famous winged horse from Greek mythology: Pegasus. The figurine can be both exposed and concealed at will, or even unfastened entirely along with the two other pendants.

Another fairy tale creature, this time inspired by the stories of Pushkin, manifests itself in the convertible Metamorphose Du Cygne brooch. The Swan Princess is wonderfully transformed from a swan into a woman with a head of rose-cut diamond. The metamorphosis can occur thanks to the rotating back of the jewel – the torso of the young princess (then the lower decorative element becomes her dress) can be seen, then the gracious swan, gliding across the sapphire water.

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

COLOMBE MYSTÉRIEUSE CLIP - White gold, red gold, pink gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, Traditional Mystery Set™ rubies

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

MÉTAMORPHOSE DU CYGNE CLIP - Yellow gold, white gold, colored sapphires,spessartite garnets, black spinels, onyx, diamonds

A dove soaring upwards to deliver a secret note in an envelope acts as company for the swan in the collection. This brooch is made from white, pink and red gold with diamonds, emeralds and rubies in a traditional Mystery Set™. It symbolises love: on the other side of the message, there is a rose and an engraving on a little ribbon: “L’Amour”. And the figure of the dove itself from the back can be admired for its delicate metal work, continuing the motif of the feathers.

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

MESSAGE DES HIRONDELLES NECKLACE - White gold, pink gold, diamonds, colored sapphires, coral, red enamel, 52 fancy-cut mauve sapphires for a total of 142.10 carats (Madagascar)

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

COEURS ENLACÉS BRACELET - Pink gold, diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, rubies, spessartite garnets, 3 cushion-cut pink spinels for a total of 31.17 carats

Incidentally, the highly-skilled craftsmanship is another facet of the Le Secret collection. Indeed, the maison’s jewellers have concealed the secrets behind their own handiwork, passing them down through the generations. The virtuosos of jewellery-making, whom Van Cleef & Arpels have named Mains d’Or™ (“golden hands”), have created one of the most intriguing lines in their history. They have hidden multiple secrets in a single collection. Deciphering these is the most entertaining game!

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Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.

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WatchesNecklaceHigh JewelleryBroochBracelet

BRANDS:

Van Cleef&Arpels

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SapphireRubyEmeraldColombian Emerald

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Jewellery designers are increasingly turning their artistic talents to the world of horology, customising luxury watches with unique embellishments that carry their personal style signatures. From reimagined Rolexes to gemstone-studded bezels, discover how jewellers are making their mark on the world of timepieces

by Rachael Taylor

JewelleryCollections

Iconic Revival: Boucheron Reinvents the Serpent Bohème Jewellery

That nostalgic feeling of seeing past creations—sometimes forgotten, sometimes iconic—sparking a rush of inspiration to reimagine and breathe new life into what once was. That's exactly what Boucheron has achieved with its latest revival: the Serpent Bohème Vintage collection

by Hirshi Sujanti

JewelleryKnowledge

Art Deco Innovation: Exploring the Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Setting

The Mystery Setting by Van Cleef & Arpels stands out as a masterpiece of Art Deco ingenuity. As the world celebrates the centenary of Art Deco in 2025, we are taking the opportunity to spotlight one of the most technically ambitious innovations to emerge from this golden era of jewellery design

by Claire Roberts

JewelleryCollections

Emerald Odyssey: Chopard Unveils its Insofu High Jewellery Collection

There's nothing quite like the thrill of a new collection unveiling. But what truly excites me isn't just the sparkle and glamour – it's when a brand takes a bold and unexpected approach. This is exactly what Chopard has done with its latest Insofu High Jewellery collection, which all started with the extraordinary 6,225-carat 'Insofu' rough emerald. Let's take a closer look at the creations that have emerged from this incredible mineral specimen

by Hirshi Sujanti

WatchesHaute Horlogerie

Watches and Wonders 2025: The Best Jewellery Watches 

From diamond-drenched serpents to enamelled blooms and secret talismans, these new jewellery watches unveiled in Geneva embody the artistry, emotion and extravagance of high jewellery watchmaking for women

by Rachael Taylor

JewelleryProfile

Refined Character: The Ancient-Meets-Modern Allure of Dionysios Fine Jewels

The Dionysios signature is all about warm, soulful jewellery that’s characterful without being overtly historical or too starkly modern. Let’s take a closer look at some of the brand’s highlights…

by Katerina Perez

JewelleryGallery

Blinded by the Light: The April Birthstone Through the Lens of Diamond Pavé

Let's consider pieces that showcase this method of craftsmanship in all its sparkling glory…

by Katerina Perez

JewelleryInterview

Love Language: Introducing the Expressive Creations of Zome Jewellery

For designers like Meghna Biswas, the woman behind Zome Jewellery in the United Arab Emirates, the process of transforming coloured gemstones and precious metals into beautiful creations is an ever-evolving love language

by Katerina Perez

JewelleryEditorials

Diamond Garden: Creating Digital Delights with AI Artist Anastasia Rogozhina

Take a look and consider the incredible feats that artificial intelligence can achieve in empowering creativity and broadening our minds

by Katerina Perez

JewelleryAuctions

100 Years of Art Deco: Top 10 Pieces of Art Deco Jewellery Sold at Auction

From the legendary Van Cleef & Arpels Jarretière bracelet worn by Marlene Dietrich to a striking aigrette that was once part of the Al Thani collection, all the pieces below are infused with the fearless originality of the Jazz Age

by Claire Roberts

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Century of Splendour:Louis Vuitton Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds Chapter II

Creative Director Francesca Amfitheatrof offers her unique interpretation of a pivotal period in France’s history, marked by the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era, and the rise of industrialism

by Sarah Jordan

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