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Van Cleef & Arpels | An Exhibition to Bring Precious Jewelry Closer, Allowing for 'Play' Gallery

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Van Cleef & Arpels | An Exhibition to Bring Precious Jewelry Closer, Allowing for 'Play' Gallery

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - The exhibition space, designed by Patrick Jouin, evokes the natural world.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - Patrick Jouin eschewed traditional rectangular display cases for forms reminiscent of water droplets.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - A collection of jewelry that appears to float in mid-air.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - A 'Peony Clip' featuring the Mystery Set technique. 1937.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - A selection of ballerina clips from the 1940s: 'Dancer of Spain' (1941), 'Ballerina Clip' (1943), and 'Ballerina Clip' (1942) from right to left.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - A 'Hedgehog Clip' displayed using holography. 1960.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - A collection of exquisite vanity cases, including one depicting the Japanese coast (left, 1925). Center: 'Gothic Vanity Case' (1925), Right: 'Le Train Bleu' (1931).

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - Archival pieces from Barbara Hutton's collection. At the center is 'The Spirit of Beauty' fairy clip, the exhibition's symbol.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - The fourth theme, 'Incarnations', showcases jewelry worn by numerous celebrities. Pictured is Catherine Deneuve.

<em>Van Cleef & Arpels</em> - Rooms displaying archival pieces from figures such as Catherine Deneuve and Marlene Dietrich.

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Van Cleef & Arpels: Bringing Precious Jewelry Closer Through an Exhibition of Playful Creations

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