The creations of Van Cleef & Arpels exhibits from the 70s are on display in it gallery of heritage, Place Vendôme.
First of all, it is a style characterized by colors, the work of gold, and its volumes, for a period of freedom and creativity.
Corail, Or. 1976.
© Van Cleef & Arpels
Chrysoprase, Diamonds, White Gold / Coral, Diamonds, Gold.
© Esprit Joaillerie
Indeed, the colors are vivid, such as coral, chrysoprase, turquoise, lapis lazuli or amethyst, which are often used and enhanced with diamonds.
Amethysts, Turquoise, Gold. 1972.
© Van Cleef & Arpels
It should be emphasized that gold is a material that leaves room for creativity. For it is then ground, scratched, and hammered—almost tortured—in order to offer the jewel an additional play of light, like this cuff link. Jackie O.
Or. 1973. © Esprit Joaillerie
To summarize, the 70s love what they see, so you need a lot of volume.
The cabochons of stones adorn the sashes and pendants of the Van Cleef & Arpels House.
Coral, Chrysoprase, Gold.
It is also an opportunity to admire the tiara necklace of Princess Salimah Aga Khan, created in 1971. Its style, inspired by faraway lands, combines engraved emeralds and diamonds assembled into a piece that can be transformed into two bracelets and a clip pendant.
Gravure of Émeraudes, Diamonds, Gold. 1971.
© Van Cleef & Arpels
The jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels We are offering this too short journey through his seventies creations; we would like to repeat it. To be visited.
Until March 1, 2017
Van Cleef & Arpels
Heritage Salon
20 Place Vendôme 75001 Paris
