brands

Van Cleef & Arpels

Founded in:
1896
Headquarters:
Paris, France

Founded in 1896 by the Dutch diamond-cutter Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels, their pieces often feature flowers, animals, and fairies, and have been worn by style icons and royalty. In the United States, the company operates standalone boutiques in Boston, New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Houston and Las Vegas. It also maintains stores in Naples, Palm Beach, as well as a location in Aspen.

Van Cleef & Arpels
The Hottest Jewellery Watches Unveiled in 2024 So Far
Aakriti Jadwani

The Hottest Jewellery Watches Unveiled in 2024 So Far

July 25, 2024

From Cartier Animal Jewellery to Piaget Swinging Sautoirs, here are some of the best jewellery watches that have been launched over the past six months

Van Cleef & Arpels Pays Homage to the Legacy of the Pierre Arpels Collection
Aakriti Jadwani

Van Cleef & Arpels Pays Homage to the Legacy of the Pierre Arpels Collection

June 11, 2024

The latest iterations seamlessly blend the timeless elegance of the collection with sleek lines and refined aesthetics

Five Watches with Unique Dials that Celebrate Nature
Amrita Lall

Five Watches with Unique Dials that Celebrate Nature

April 25, 2024

These stunning recent launches showcase a garden in bloom, sport colourful dials made from recycled plastics, and more

Watches and Wonders 2024: Van Cleef & Arpels Novelties Conjure up a Mesmerising Dreamscape
Aakriti Jadwani

Watches and Wonders 2024: Van Cleef & Arpels Novelties Conjure up a Mesmerising Dreamscape

April 12, 2024

Staying true to its Poetry of Time philosophy, the brand has launched new timepieces as part of its Poetic Complications and Extraordinary Dials collections

Watch Highlights 2023: A Year of Elegance, Innovation, and Game-Changing Styles
Rajrupa Biswas

Watch Highlights 2023: A Year of Elegance, Innovation, and Game-Changing Styles

December 27, 2023

From classic comebacks to futuristic collaborations, the watch scene saw it all this year. Here’s what stood out across all categories

Dubai Watch Week 2023: Artistic Van Cleef & Arpels Timepieces on Display at the Brand’s Poetry of Time Exhibition
Aakriti Jadwani

Dubai Watch Week 2023: Artistic Van Cleef & Arpels Timepieces on Display at the Brand’s Poetry of Time Exhibition

November 17, 2023

The immersive exhibition is set to transport visitors to a world where the Maison’s poetic collections come to life

Guide to Gemstone Watches for Diwali
Rajrupa Biswas

Guide to Gemstone Watches for Diwali

November 12, 2023

Whether you choose diamonds for purity, sapphires for wisdom or rubies for passion, these bejewelled timepieces can be remarkable Diwali gifts

Style Guide: How to Stack Your Watches with Bracelets and More this Festive Season
Aakriti Jadwani

Style Guide: How to Stack Your Watches with Bracelets and More this Festive Season

November 11, 2023

To stack or not to stack — that’s the debate that has been raging on since at least the early 20th century. If you’re still undecided, read on

GPHG 2023: Nominations for the Mechanical Clock of the Year Award
Aaron Jacob

GPHG 2023: Nominations for the Mechanical Clock of the Year Award

September 29, 2023

From a Ferrari-shaped clock to a football-sized mechanical marvel, this year’s nominees for the GPHG clocks category boast breathtaking design

GPHG 2023: Final Nominations for the Ladies’ and Ladies’ Complications Categories Revealed
Aakriti Jadwani

GPHG 2023: Final Nominations for the Ladies’ and Ladies’ Complications Categories Revealed

September 8, 2023

As we get ready for the forthcoming GPHG Awards, here’s a lowdown on all nominees for the Ladies’ and Ladies’ Complications sections

Experience Poetry of Time with Van Cleef & Arpels at Watches and Wonders 2023
Rajrupa Biswas

Experience Poetry of Time with Van Cleef & Arpels at Watches and Wonders 2023

March 27, 2023

Expect a captivating display, featuring golden beads, rare gemstones, secret watches, pink hues and more.

GMT India’s Picks for the Best Watches of 2022
Aakriti Jadwani

GMT India’s Picks for the Best Watches of 2022

December 30, 2022

From grand collabs to artistic watches, here are some of our hottest picks from 2022 — they impressed even the most fastidious watch connoisseurs

From Vacheron Constantin to Bovet: Top Métiers d'Art Watches of 2022
Aakriti Jadwani

From Vacheron Constantin to Bovet: Top Métiers d'Art Watches of 2022

December 27, 2022

Here are some exquisite pieces of art that can adorn your wrist — presenting to you the best Métiers d’Art watches of 2022

GPHG Exhibit: A Cut above the Rest
Aakriti Jadwani

GPHG Exhibit: A Cut above the Rest

October 10, 2022

Returning to India after eight years, the GPHG exhibit raised a toast to horological precision and fine craftsmanship like never before