Van Cleef & Arpels

March 5, 2024

Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy Still Glitters

The movie star’s penchant for high jewelry continues to attract attention today. If the 20th century could claim an It girl, she probably would be Marlene […]
December 10, 2023

In Watches, Yellow Gold Is Back

Brands see the trend gaining in popularity throughout 2024. It has been more than 30 years since white metal and rose gold watches pushed yellow gold […]
November 20, 2023

The World of Jewelry in 4 New Books

Authors draw on records and personal descriptions to illuminate brands’ approaches to creativity. Is jewelry storytelling entering an age of authenticity? From social media to reality […]
October 19, 2023

At Van Cleef & Arpels, Going Into ‘Unknown Territories’

Rainer Bernard, the house’s director of research and development of watches, says a sense of exploration drives its horological efforts. As the director of research and […]
July 23, 2023

Pendant Watches Swing Back Into Style

Brands from Van Cleef & Arpels to Jaeger-LeCoutre introduce modern versions of the vintage look. The pendant watch has its roots in the 17th century — […]
December 1, 2017

High Jewelry Today. Clients Tomorrow?

Advertisement In October, Cartier held a free exhibition at its Fifth Avenue flagship that displayed its newest haute joaillerie collection, Résonances de Cartier, as well as […]
November 30, 2017

For Wood, It’s Time to Shine

It’s a humble material found throughout our homes and offices as well as in the forests and gardens outdoors. In some traditions, it has been the […]
November 3, 2017

Robert Wilson Puts on a Show

Advertisement Robert Wilson is a slow-talking man. But he picked up speed the other day as he described an early encounter with Lady Gaga. As Mr. […]
March 25, 2017

Fashion’s See-Now, Buy-Now Trend Reshapes Jewelry

See-now, buy-now is the customer demand pushing more and more fashion houses to join Burberry, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger in selling straight from the catwalk. […]