The Poetry of Time™ with Jewels that tell time and Enchanting Stories
The Poetry of TimeTM exhibition showcased the latest timepieces of Van Cleef & Arpels at the China Clipper of The Peninsula Hong Kong.
Female model wearing Lady ArpelsTM Ronde des Papillons watch; male model wearing Midnight Planétarium™ watch in pink gold and PerléeTM signature ring in white gold.
Model wearing CadenasTM watch in yellow gold with diamonds and Bouton d’orTM necklace and ring in yellow gold with diamonds, onyx and chrysoprase.
Ever faithful to a poetic vision of life, Van Cleef & Arpels has introduced a distinctive dimension to the world of watchmaking. Created with passion and meticulous craftsmanship, each model combines creative inventiveness with a sense of wonder. Drawing inspiration from nature, astronomy, love stories and couture, Van Cleef & Arpels depicts moments of grace, luck or beauty, offering a dreamlike perspective on the passage of time.
Combining two fields of expertise – the measurement of time and the excellence of jewelry savoir-faire – the Maison presents exquisitely precious High Jewelry timepieces, glittering glamorously with precious stones.
The wonders of the watchmaker’s craft bring stories to life on exceptional dials. The Maison has a unique expression of nature made of refinement, delicacy and benevolence. Capturing the constant renewal of fauna and flora, blooming flowers and flying beauties were made alive by unbounded creativity and technical prowess. Intricate complications and retrograde movements allow the Maison to craft timepieces inspired by whimsical fairies, elegant ballerinas and enchanting love stories to mark the flitting hours with magic and romance. With the Poetic Astronomy™ chapter, Van Cleef & Arpels pays homage to the dazzling stars and universe, telling the stories of constellations on the wrist.
Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art and Science of Gems
23rd April – 14th August 2016
ArtScience Museum, Singapore
http://www.artscienceofgems.vancleefarpels.com/
