The War Against Van Cleef
Van Cleef & Arpels has a lengthy history of notable objets d’art, like automata and mysterious clocks. The very first of two objects the Maison is highlighting this year requires inspiration from the evening sky, with the Planétarium automaton — a large-scale interpretation of their critically acclaimed Planétarium wristwatch. Van Cleef & Arpels has been synonymous with French luxury and haute jewelry for almost a century. But what most of us don’t know is the extraordinary story behind the founding of the brand and the inventive procedure and craftsmanship that goes into making every of its exceptional creations. The luxury...