The M'sJoaillerie Etamorphoses from the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels.
To start this year off Van Cleef & Arpels House Un new exhibition is unveiled, Metamorphoses Jewelry: Innovations in Techniques and Original Designs.
To draw attention to its unique expertise, thirty pieces from the patrimonial collection are on display. Van Cleef & Arpels which are assembled. Thus, we can discover pendants that are divided into bracelets. Similarly, the clips are separated into several elements, and the pendants are transformed into brooches. As one might expect, these works reflect the Maison’s creativity and the talent of its artisans. A true signature, the style Van Cleef & Arpels is incomparable.
Without a doubt, the 1920s to 1940s offer many transformable jewels. It is true that the social, cultural, and artistic period is dynamic, fostering a creative spirit. Even the 1929 crisis proves to be a trigger, promoting the multiplicity of uses. It is a period of transformation.
For example, the Maison created in 1933, the Minaudière. It is an exclusive and ingenious creation that is an essential accessory for elegant women of the 1930s. In fact, it is a perfect combination of a necessary item and a night bag, both practical and aesthetic. The Minaudière contains everything a woman of the world needs. A ball-point pen, a comb, a mirror, a powder puff and a lipstick tube.
Yellow gold, silver, ruby Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
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It should be noted that Van Cleef & Arpels appreciates the poetry of the universe of nature. Therefore, the jewel
Pass-Partout (created in 1939) expresses particularly its creativity and incredible technique. In fact, the Passe-Partout is a choker, a long necklace, a multi-tier bracelet and a belt. As the Maison loves to surprise, detachable sapphire and ruby floral clips adorn the tube-shaped chain of this jewel.
And then, let’s mention this famous Zip necklace with its great technical feat that also transforms into a bracelet. The zipper closure that it is inspired by is a complex mechanism patented in 1938. This jewel allows a precious watch face to be slid up and down. It is a true savoir-faire and an icon of Van Cleef & Arpels.
This exhibition will surprise you by the ability of this beautiful House to offer ever more innovative and refined jewellery throughout its history. Van Cleef & Arpels.
It is worth highlighting the beautiful staging by artist Peter Crawley, who created embroidered silhouettes that reveal a little more about the multiple ways the jewel can be worn.
In short, Les MJoaillerie Etamorphoses from the House Van Cleef & Arpels It perfectly sums up his mastery of jewelry to create works of art.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Gallery of Heritage
20 Place Vendôme 75001 Paris
