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

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.

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

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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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Rings of Power: Bold Torques are Making a Fine Jewellery Comeback

This powerful necklace with ancient roots is reclaiming its place in contemporary jewellery collections. Its sleek yet rigid silhouette speaks to confident women who want to assert a quiet power. Plus, it is the perfect setting for a chic diamond drop. 

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Ocean Depths: Sotheby’s to Auction the Fancy Vivid Mediterranean Blue Diamond 

This sensational stone is due to be unveiled globally in Abu Dhabi on April 8 and will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Geneva on May 13. Before the bidding flurry commences, let’s take a closer look at this rare blue specimen that’s estimated to sell for in the region of US$20 million

by Sarah Jordan

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All That Jazz: 100 Years of Art Deco Jewellery

This wonderfully decadent period of Prohibition parties, glittering cocktail soirées and exuberant Art Deco jewellery, which straddled more than a quarter of a century from 1908 to 1935, had a profound effect on society that touched upon almost every aspect of life in its pursuit of beauty, with the worlds of art, adornment, fashion, interiors, architecture and technology all irreversibly changed as a result

by Claire Roberts

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Girls Just Want To Have Fun: An Elevated Take On Nostalgic and Joyous Jewellery

The days have just gotten lighter, which makes them seem longer, indicating that Spring will soon be here. And today, on April Fool’s Day, we begin to feel a sense of frivolity and play. Therefore, we hope to put a smile on your face with this article dedicated to jewellery with a dash of humour and a whole lot of wit

by Beth Bernstein

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Aquamarine Tales Part II: Epic Stones, Extraordinary Finds & Royal Treasures

Aquamarine has long been adored for its serene blue hues and storied past. But beyond its beauty lies a world of extraordinary discoveries, epic stones and tales of fate that seem almost too incredible to be true

by Katerina Perez

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Tanzanite Temptations: The Gemstone Specialisms of the Royal Touch Group

I spoke to Royal Touch Group Principal Ashish Rawat about his third-generation family business, its beginnings in emeralds, and its ties to the global promotion and distribution of Tanzania’s famed blue gem

by Katerina Perez

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