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Gloria Tso

The Alhambra collection, first launched in 1968, has become a trademark of Van Cleef & Arpels’ refinement. Its enduring legacy is clearly seen here in the maison’s new modular jewellery pieces, including two transformable long necklaces and two reversible rings, all featuring Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic floral motif. Reimagining that motif in striking colour combinations, these new creations play with the contrast between gold and mother-of-pearl, tradition and innovation, classic elegance and modern aesthetics.



PHOTOGRAPHY KINWAI CHEUNG
STYLING BHISAN RAI
MAKE-UP KAREN YIU
HAIR ANNAKAY SIMPSON-UPADEK
MODEL BAOHUI @ QUEST ARTISTS & MODELS
ALL JEWELLERY & WATCHES VAN CLEEF & ARPELS


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Rolliefest in 2019. Photo: @rolliefest/Instagram

Watch fanatics showing off their pieces at Rolliefest. Photo: @troybarmore/Instagram

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Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly ring in yellow gold, diamond and lapis lazuli, and earring in lapis lazuli. Photo: Handout

Jacquie Aiche Evil Eye pendant with lapis lazuli. Photo: Handout

Dior Joaillerie’s Rose des Vents collection features semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli. Photo: Handout

Gerard Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli. Photo: Handout

Ananya Chakra earrings in lapis lazuli and white gold. Photo: Handout

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The Palais de la Chance brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels was sold at Sotheby’s where intense bidding drove the price up to HK$2.03 million. Photo: Handout

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Lady Arpels Heures Florales Cerisier watch from Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Handout

 Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Handout

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Delicate craftsmanship undertaken at Bulgari’s manufacture in Saignelégier, Switzerland. Photo: Handout 

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Omega Constellation in Sedna Gold with purple dial. Photo: Handout

Omega Constellation in Moonshine Gold with silver dial. Photo: Handout

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The latest Alhambra pieces include transformable necklaces, reversible rings and contrasting materials to bring fresh versatility to the collection


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Style shoot: Van Cleef & Arpels’ new transformable Alhambra pieces

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The latest Alhambra pieces include transformable necklaces, reversible rings and contrasting materials to bring fresh versatility to the collection

The latest Alhambra pieces include transformable necklaces, reversible rings and contrasting materials to bring fresh versatility to the collection