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Maison of Hidden Treasures

Posted by Eszter on 15th December 2012 in Antique, High Jewellery
Tags: Mellerio dits Meller, Paris

Friday morning in Paris. My eyes popped open before the alarm went off. The sun was glimpsing into my hotel room around the edges of the curtain, calling out for me to have a noisette at the cafétéria next door. Stepping out of the building I...

Van Cleef & Arpels – ” L’Art de la Haute Joaillerie”, Part 2

Posted by Eszter on 11th December 2012 in Antique, High Jewellery
Tags: Paris, Van Cleef & Arpels

The creativity of the jewellery house persisted even during the world war years. The Oiseau de Paradis clip decorated with yellow gold, ruby, sapphire and diamond was a product of this period, and this magnificent bird of paradise motif has been...

Van Cleef & Arpels – ” L’Art de la Haute Joaillerie” exhibition in Paris, Part 1

Posted by Eszter on 11th December 2012 in Antique, High Jewellery
Tags: Paris, Van Cleef & Arpels

Les Arts Décoratifs provides a perfect frame and setting for the Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition which encompasses over 400 pieces in a chronological presentation dating from 1906.

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