VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Founded in 1906 at Paris’ Place Vendôme following the marriage of Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, Van Cleef & Arpels has built an international reputation for excellence in High Jewelry and Watchmaking. Over the decades, the Maison has cultivated a singular identity defined by inventiveness, poetry, and refined craftsmanship. Iconic signatures such as the Mystery Set™ technique, the Minaudière™, the transformable Zip necklace, and the Alhambra® motif exemplify a style that blends technical mastery with artistic imagination. Exceptional gemstones and the virtuosity of the Maison’s artisans give rise to creations inspired by nature, couture, dance, and imaginary worlds, forming a timeless universe of harmony and beauty.

Poetic Time

With the Poetry of Time®, Van Cleef & Arpels brings an emotional dimension to watchmaking. Time is not merely measured, but interpreted as an invitation to dream, wander, and experience joy. Drawing from its heritage and emblematic inspirations, the Maison expresses the poetry of each moment through evocative horological creations.

Living Craft

Within the workshops of Paris and Geneva, traditional savoir-faire meets watchmaking innovation and precious materials. Complex complications, rare skills, and High Jewelry expertise come together to animate the dials and tell enchanting stories. From one collection to the next, each timepiece captures a fleeting moment of grace, wonder, and enduring elegance.