Van Cleef & Arpels “The clip, a stylish and elegant piece” Exhibition at Galerie du Patrimoine
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At Van Cleef & Arpels, the clip has long been given the status of a jewelry piece that can stand on its own. The clip also embodies the “vision of femininity, timeless style, and refinement” that the house showcases in its jewelry. The exhibition “TVan Cleef & Arpels “The clip, a stylish and elegant piece” Exhibition at Galerie du Patrimoine
At Van Cleef & Arpels, the clip has long been given the status of a jewelry piece that can stand on its own. The clip also embodies the “vision of femininity, timeless style, and refinement” that the house showcases in its jewelry. The exhibition “The clip, a stylish and elegant piece” focuses on the privileged position the clip holds in the history of Van Cleef & Arpels and how it continues to be one of the house’s premier offerings.In the clips created over the years, Van Cleef & Arpels has highlighted the “natural beauty of fauna and flora, the grace of ballerinas, and the impishness of fairies” using materials such as gold, platinum, and precious gemstones. The exhibition brings together clips featuring motifs and shapes popular from 1920 to 2000. In the 54 clips showcased in the exhibition ears of wheat, lace bows, chrysanthemums, charming ballerinas, fairies, thistles, feathers, and flames are recreated.Clips on view in the exhibition include several that are inspired by nature’s bounty such as “Orchid” (1927) created with platinum and diamonds. The complex “Chrysanthemum clip,” 1937 brings together platinum, yellow gold, mystery set rubies, and diamonds. It features a subtle array of entirely gem-set curves and reverse curves and it is a testimony to the expertise of Van Cleef & Arpels’ craftsmen. Charming animal clips such as the “Lion ebouriffe” and the “Oisillon,” are created from yellow gold, platinum and set with precious gemstones. Lace bow clips composed of yellow gold and diamonds, several circle clips, and hatpins are part of the exhibition.The Van Cleef & Arpels “The clip, a stylish and elegant piece” exhibition is on view through March 30, 2019, at the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique Galerie du Patrimoine. 20, Place Vendome, 75001 Paris, Mondays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.For more details, visit: www.vancleefarpels.comClick on the slideshow to check clips from the exhibition.http://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more