Van Cleef & Arpels, known lovingly as VCA among its many admirers, is a storied jewelry designer. Our estate Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry has a fan club all its own. Famous for its haute joaillerie and fine jewelry alike, this jeweler has a century of beautiful creations under its belt. Founded in 1906, the Maison opened at 22 Place…
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Have you heard the lilting tunes of Jingle Bells beckoning form a store front already? Do you find yourself strolling past the Santa display on your way to pick up Halloween candy? Have you begun secretly pinning cookie recipes and pre-planning your gingerbread house? If so, we’re here to delight you (and really, if you’ve…
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A traditional description of vintage watches and high end jewelry, the buzz word in 2015 fashion and international vogue culture adopts the term hard luxury. The lead inaugural conference title signifies a step forward representing relevant industry impact for Vogue international media, Vanity Faire and GQ, as well as other interests. The Title of this…
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Literature fans know that the myth of Paris as the City of Love is tres, tres, overrated. The symbolic heart of France has been portrayed as downright cruel and uncaring, and the setting for all sorts of lost loves and eventual lost lives. Remember the high body counts in “Les Miserables” or “The Hunchback of…
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For years people have been obsessed with the idea of expensive diamonds. We’re captivated by giant expensive diamonds like the famous Hope diamond. The Hope rings up at a staggering $350 million, far out of most people’s price range for jewelry. But if you are in the market for some flashy diamonds closer to $1…
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Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra jewelry is one of our favorites. Instantly recognizable but subtle, graphic and at the same time luxurious, you can never go wrong with some VCA Alhambra. And the gemstone (or metal) in the Alhambra clovers is what determines the piece’s personality – playful turquoise, elegant mother of pearl, or –…
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Van Cleef and Arpels has announced plans to expand their flagship boutique in New York City. Famous designer Patrick Jouin gives the vision of a geometric art-deco theme for the renovations. He wants it to appear to pay homage to New York City’s Chrysler building and the Empire State Building. A grand staircase will lead…
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Today’s fashion conundrum revolves around this sweet Van Cleef and Arpels Lucky Alhambra ring (in the same turquoise and mother of pearl as the Lucky Alhambra earrings we’ve featured before!) The ring, and all Alhambra in turquoise, is currently extremely valuable, thanks to the scarcity of this quality turquoise. While technically the ring is current,…
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For the most elegant brooches, the most desired engagement rings and the most stylish watches, there is only one brand you need to think of: Van Cleef and Arpels. The brand, which keeps romance and sensuality at the forefront of its designs, originated out of true love. The brand began in the late 19th century…
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