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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.

JEWELLERY TYPE:

WatchesNecklaceHigh JewelleryBroochBracelet

BRANDS:

Van Cleef&Arpels

MADE WITH:

SapphireRubyEmeraldColombian Emerald

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Sensual Silhouettes: Jewels with Curves in All the Right Places

Is it getting hot in here, or is it just us? As jewellers swap sharp lines for shapely swirls, we look at new collections that are embracing the raw power of sensuality inspired by the female form

by Rachael Taylor

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Artistic Realms: The Enchanting Natural World of Histoire D’Elle

I had the pleasure of speaking with Pascale Van Maele, the Brand Manager of Histoire d'Elle, which celebrates the deep-rooted connection between quiet femininity, elegance and natural forms. Let's explore together…

by Sarah Jordan

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Spinel Stories: Celebrating the Special Allure of Spinels with the House of Gübelin 

I visited the Geneva boutique of the family-owned business to indulge my passion for this overlooked gemstone and explore some of its beautiful creations…

by Katerina Perez

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Golden Hour: Cosmic Creations in the Chanel Reach for the Stars High Jewellery Collection

The Reach for the Stars collection bounces between cosmic constellations of diamonds, elaborate, almost mythological neckwear, and starbursts of coloured stones, all with the Maison’s Parisian flair

by Sarah Jordan

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Ultimate Guide to Promise Rings: What They Mean, How to Wear One and Where to Buy

While the promise ring's meaning has evolved, its emotional weight remains, making it especially popular among Gen Z and millennial couples seeking the perfect, personal pre-engagement jewel

by Claire Roberts

JewelleryCollections

Exquisite Escapes: The Idyllic Inspirations Behind the Diorexquis High Jewellery Collection

In early May 2025, Dior Joaillerie's Artistic Director Victoire de Castellane showcased an unprecedented high jewellery collection, Diorexquis, to more than 300 VIPs at the Château de la Colle Noire in the heart of Provence. Let's take a closer look…

by Katerina Perez

JewelleryCollections

Millionaire Products: Celebrating the No-Expense-Spared Bvlgari Polychroma High Jewellery Collection

Bvlgari is opening a magnificent new chapter in the world of high jewellery, and high jewellery watches with the Polychroma collection. Here's what I have discovered so far…

by Katerina Perez

JewelleryCollections

Sea of Wonder: Celebrating the Ocean’s Endless Bounty with the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2025

Here are some of the creations that became an integral part of the Tiffany & Co. underwater world, including starfish, crashing waves and sea turtles…

by Katerina Perez

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Epic Evolution:Miseno Launches the Arco Collection to Celebrate a Fabulous Decade

I am pleased to present to you my highlights of the new Arco High Jewellery collection, which was formally showcased to the jewellery world at Couture from June 4-8, 2025

by Katerina Perez

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In Conversation:Discussing Paraiba - The Legacy of a Color

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