FROM YOUR PERSONAL SHOPPER IN PARIS: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, BIRDS OF PARADISE, NATURE MEETS CRAFT IN JEWELRY

Van Cleef & Arpels is pleased to announce the new “Birds of Paradise” collection.  A symbol of fleeting beauty, the bird of paradise evokes the poetic rhythms and ever-changing elements in Nature that have long been an inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels.  Precious stones in elaborate formations and colors capture the bird’s plumage, while delicate swirls and arabesques illustrate its graceful movements. Each piece conjures the bird’s delicate form, from the curves of its feathers to its enchanting dance.  The broad collection encapsulates intricacies of these creatures both literally and figuratively.
Enveloped in myth and mystery, the enigmatic bird of paradise has fascinated mankind since first discovered in the Pacific Islands.

A diamond bird motif, with a twist of a tail forming a ring, or a bird flying from a necklace of sky blue chalcedony beads, expressed the sweet side. But Van Cleef’s love bird clip, nestling in a turquoise necklace, showed the more vibrant spirit while earrings in contrasting stones underscored the fashion for mix-and-match.

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