Van Cleef & Arpels press release (2024.11.18) Van Cleef & Arpels [Van Cleef & Arpels] Announces new high jewelry collection “Treasure Island” Literary works that have inspired countless imaginations Van Cleef & Arpels’ new high jewelery collection takes inspiration from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 adventure novel Treasure Island. The Maison’s designers, artisans and experts were all captivated by the world of this work, which features fascinating characters who live right before our eyes as they battle the threats of nature in search of hidden treasures. I envisioned a fantastic voyage. This epic journey culminates on a mysterious island dominated by untouched nature. [Carte Au Tresor Clip]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23106/142/23106-142-f68b7ef00270de242f6923cd1b7ec967-1938×2700.jpg Carte au Tresor clip in yellow gold, rose gold, rubies and diamonds Who hasn’t dreamed of discovering a map to the hidden location of a mysterious treasure at the bottom of an old box? Van Cleef & Arpels has made this childish wish come true with a clip depicting a gold map. The map motif is sealed with rose gold twine with dangling tassels at each end. The rolled up map has supple folds created by the string binding, making it look as if it had just been put away. The tassel’s thin rose gold and yellow gold strands sway gracefully with the movement of the clip body, amplifying the effect of movement throughout the ensemble. But the real treasure is hidden inside the parchment. The map is engraved with evocative place names such as Cape Tourmaline, Pearl Islands, Ruby Valley, Sapphire Island and Emerald Lagoon. A shining ruby in the center of this landscape marks the hidden location of the treasure chest. On the back of the map, the location is indicated by a gold-engraved compass. [Hispaniola Clip]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23106/142/23106-142-4145a81b6b25d7090c9ab422706adbec-2049×2700.jpg Hispaniola clip in white gold, rose gold and diamonds This clip pays homage to the Hispaniola, the ship from Takarajima that gave it its name. The characters in the novel brave the ocean aboard this ship. The eye-catching large sail is made of white gold set with diamonds and is reminiscent of the linen canvas used on ships of the time. The effect is accentuated by the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines set with diamonds, creating a three-dimensional sense of volume. By arranging alternating jewels as a motif, it conveys the strength of the tailwind that the sails receive, and also beautifully depicts the sails being filled with wind, causing the ship to tilt and move forward. The metal parts of the hull are engraved, recreating the traditional structure of wooden sailing ships of the time, combining wide planks. The parallel lines created by the carvings contrast with the brilliance of the bowsprit that extends across the bow. [Poisson Mystery Clip]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23106/142/23106-142-4697db7dbd8c7aa3f507ef9ec7217c78-1629×2700.jpg Poisson Mysterieux clip (white gold, Vitreille Mystery set colored sapphires, sapphires, diamonds) Sailing to their destination, the crew of the Hispaniola may have had the good fortune of witnessing a fish dance in the water. Poisson Mysterieux Clip is a piece of work that bestows an eternal glow on the appearance of these fish. The waves are expressed in blue and violet gradations using the Vitreille Mystery Set. A sapphire with a buffed top finish that emphasizes its transparency covers the surface of the piece, while its base blends into the background without being visible from either the front or the back, creating an interplay of transparency and light. Schools of fish swim through this sea of jewels, sparkling with stylized silhouettes of diamonds and white gold. Diamonds and sapphires in varying shades of blue frame the profile, evoking the spray and depth of the sea. The intricate combination of colorful gemstones creates a gentle harmony throughout the piece. An adventure story in three parts Palmier Mysterieux clip with interchangeable motifs (rose gold, yellow gold, white gold, Traditional Mystery Set emerald, emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond) Like an adventure novel, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Treasure Island High Jewelry Collection tells a three-part journey, collecting landscapes and treasures from around the world. In the first chapter, the Maison embarks on a voyage, inspired by sailors’ knots and the instruments of navigation. The sea is colored with a gradation from turquoise to emerald green, representing the rolling blue waves, the dazzling reflections of the hot afternoon sun, and the moonlight illuminating the calm surface of the water. The second chapter is an homage to nature, a theme dear to Van Cleef & Arpels. Here, the richness and diversity of nature is depicted, with iridescent seashells, delicate flowers, and majestic trees in a variety of colors. In the third and final chapter, the story of a true treasure hunt that travels around the world unfolds. From
pre-Columbian splendor to the wonders of Asia, we bring to life works inspired by the far horizon. The Palmier Mysterieux clip with interchangeable motifs symbolizes these three chapters. The three motifs – a diamond-studded boat, the sun, and a treasure chest filled with precious stones – are all based on yellow gold. It can be replaced freely and can be attached to a clip of a palm tree with large leaves. Traditional mystery set emeralds adorn the palm tree tops, creating a smooth green surface reminiscent of velvet. This signature Van Cleef & Arpels technique, patented in 1933, allows the jewel-setting clasp to be completely hidden from view. Its trunk, on the other hand, is carved into rose gold. The exceptional skill of the Maison’s artisans is also reflected in the gold work. It is further polished, hammered, gadrooned and set with sparkling gold beads.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23106/142/23106-142-4f6a1f4be460ee2cb1e07539ded6fe5c-1800×2700.jpg Adjustable detachable boat motif on clip
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23106/142/23106-142-9a02221defe55457241f0a4c5c5fe776-1800×2700.jpg Brush-polished removable treasure chest motif
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23106/142/23106-142-91db2866a61906b3b13f910c7d4ddff1-1800×2700.jpg Place the emerald on the rail of the mystery set [Contact information] Van Cleef & Arpels Le Desk (0120-10-1906)
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