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Van Cleef & Arpels

News and insight on the French luxury goods brand known for high jewellery and timepieces

Chairman / President

Nicolas Bos

CEO / Managing Director

Nicolas Bos

CFO / Finance Director

Christophe Grenier

Industry

Luxury Jewellery and Watches

Website

vancleefarpels.com

Headquarters address

22 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Year founded

1906

Hermès Kelly Baguettes choker. Photo: Handout

Jewellery

4 jewellery drops, from refined beads and bangles to blazing brooches

Messika had Oscar winner Julianne Moore front its Move jewellery campaign, while Francesca Villa drew inspiration from pop culture.

30 May 2026 - 4:00AM

Art

How Mr Mahjong is telling Hong Kong stories through his outdoor exhibition

24 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Jewellery

Spirited bidding, rare gems: inside Hong Kong’s jewellery auction revival

24 May 2026 - 7:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: The evolution of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Perlée collection

The golden bead, reimagined in the Perlée, has long been part of the maison’s visual vocabulary, including the Twist and Alhambra creations.

20 May 2026 - 10:00AM

The Van Cleef & Arpels 2026 Perlée collection relies on surface play rather than oversized stones. Photo: Handout

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton unveils Mythica high jewellery collection in Marrakech

Stars including Ana de Armas, Léa Seydoux, Alicia Vikander and Shin Min-a were at the unveiling of the 110-piece line, arranged across 11 chapters.

4 May 2026 - 12:01PM

Jewellery

How jewellery pieces get starring roles in films like The Devil Wears Prada 2

Expert Kathryn Vanderveen explains how jewels in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, for instance, go beyond marketing to become a form of storytelling.

30 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM

Timepieces

The dark allure of hardstone watch dials, from Rolex and Chopard

Materials like tiger’s eye, onyx and obsidian are lending unique depth and character to watch designs by Van Cleef & Arpels and more.

26 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Biver Automatique Obsidian Mahogany. Photo: Handout

Jewellery

King Tut’s 3,200-year-old legacy inspires a new era of Egyptian jewellery

The opening of Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum is sparking renewed interest in ancient motifs from brands like Azza Fahmy and Bibi van der Velden.

18 Apr 2026 - 4:00AM

Jewellery

4 stunning turquoise jewellery picks, from Van Cleef & Arpels to Piaget

Cherished by celebrities for their vibrant colour and effortless style, turquoise jewellery pieces can be paired with everyday wear for individual expression.

10 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Timepieces

How diamonds are reshaping luxury watches, from Chanel to Cartier

Luxury maisons including Van Cleef & Arpels and Jaeger-LeCoultre are going beyond bling, revolutionising horology with functional diamonds.

7 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Chanel’s J12 Bleu Diamond Tourbillon is a limited edition watch. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space.

23 Mar 2026 - 10:30AM

K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Jewellery

3 contrasting jewellery offerings from Van Cleef & Arpels and more

A dazzling high jewellery watch and 2 very different collections provide stand-out pieces to suit anyone’s style.

13 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

High Jewellery

Jewellery for Gen Z: younger buyers want bold, artistic pieces that tell a story

From Chopard’s dancing diamonds to Van Cleef & Arpels’ musical watches, storytelling jewels paved the way for creations by Feng J and Austy Lee.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE’s latest jewellery course is on engagement rings

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, goes beyond celebrity engagement ring hype, discussing meaning, history and handcrafting.

27 Jan 2026 - 9:59AM

Courses at Hong Kong’s L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, immerse participants in the world of diamonds. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels’ poetic watchmaking, on display in Hong Kong

Running until February 8, ‘Poetry of Time’ blends craftsmanship, storytelling and emotion to showcase the maison’s lyrical approach to watchmaking.

26 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

The Van Cleef & Arpels “Poetry of Time” exhibition, which runs in Hong Kong until February 8, takes visitors behind the scenes to see how the maison’s beautiful watches are created. Photo: Handout

Your Perfect Week

The best things to do in Hong Kong, January 25-31

Enjoy new media art courtesy of Austria’s Ars Electronica, a sensory 8-drink menu at Quinary, and an exhibition celebrating time from Van Cleef & Arpels.

25 Jan 2026 - 12:10PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt trio after HK$838,000 watch disappears from hotel room

Woman claims luxury watch went missing from her Peninsula hotel room after inviting three men in for drinks in the early hours of Thursday.

15 Jan 2026 - 6:58PM

France

Louvre thieves escaped 30 seconds before police arrived: probe

Misdirected police and a lack of control room screens let robbers flee the Paris museum with a US$102 million haul moments before help arrived.

11 Dec 2025 - 2:51AMvideocam

Apolice car is parked in the courtyard of the Louvre museum on October 26 in Paris, one week after a jewellery heist. Photo: AP

Timepieces

Bring on the bling: diamond-encrusted high jewellery watches

With dials, cases and bracelets adorned with hundreds of diamonds, these models are real show-stoppers.

9 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s Discover the Diamond programme

The programme runs until April at the jewellery school’s Hong Kong campus in K11 Musea, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels – here’s what to know.

24 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

Jewellery

7 most creative new jewellery drops

This season sees some exciting updates in the jewellery world – from Chanel’s Première Galon watch worn by Gracie Abrams, to Maya Hawke modelling for Prada.

20 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan is a Fendi ambassador. Photo: Handout

Luxury brands

Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Catherine Rénier on craftsmanship and timelessness

As Van Cleef & Arpels adds new blooms to its collections, we speak to CEO Catherine Rénier on the brand’s success so far – and plans for the future.

17 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Catherine Rénier at Dumfries House in Scotland. Photo: Handout

Jewellery

Why male celebrities love Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewellery

The collection has attracted stars like A$AP Rocky, Offset, LeBron James and Hong Kong Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long – but why?

15 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM

Auctions

Hong Kong’s autumn high jewellery auctions: rare gems and record-breaking sales

The season climaxes this month at Christie’s, with strong demand at Sotheby’s for jewels by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari.

13 Nov 2025 - 10:47AM

Jewellery

Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest Alhambra pieces

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

3 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

Rings and a watch from Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest Alhambra collection. Top: Shiatzy Chen. Photography: Kinwai Cheung

Luxury brands

This season’s most eye-catching watch and jewellery drops

From Van Cleef & Arpels’ fruit-themed watches and Tiffany & Co.’s turquoise take on the Bird on a Rock, to Cartier’s Love Unlimited bracelet and fused gemstones from Yutai.

27 Oct 2025 - 10:50AM

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés Framboise, one of a pair of fruit-themed watches. Photo: Handout

High Jewellery

All that glitters: brands are betting big on gold jewellery amid price surges

Amid market turmoil and tariff threats, gold is seen as a safe bet – and its prices reflect that; but luxury brands and independent designers are feeling the effects differently.

28 Jul 2025 - 6:17PM

Luxury brands

Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic new floral collection unveiled at Dumfries House

Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Catherine Rénier on the inspirations behind the collection, which combines the ageless appeal of precious stones with floral motifs.

21 Aug 2025 - 12:36PM

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