Pretty, precious gifts

NEW, BEAUTIFUL AND ABSOLUTELY WELCOME when they arrive gift-wrapped under the Christmas tree. 

These would be the sweet offerings from French High Jewellery maison Van Cleef & Arpels this festive season.

Let’s start with the maison’s Frivole collection, which reproduces nature’s vitality in the most refined and charming way. From carefully selected coloured stones to the meticulous polishing of yellow and rose gold, flowers are turned into precious objects of permanent beauty – with emeralds and rubies making their debut.

Then there are Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Alhambra and Perlée collections. With Alhambra,  new creations in guilloché white gold combine sunbeam-like striations with the collection’s distinct clover shape motifs bordered by a beaded contour. 

The latest additions to the Perlée collection, however, are all about colours. Precious or ornamental stones, mother-of-pearl and coral find their rounded forms and shimmering reflections delightfully showcased alongside Perlée’s signature delicate golden beads.  

Let’s have them all in gift boxes – pretty please.