Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings

Inspired by the arts, Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are exquisitely crafted to embody optimism, love and good fortune. The French brand has romantic origins: it was launched in the wake of Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels’s wedding when Van Cleef partnered with his wife’s brother in 1906 to open a boutique in Paris. From there, the prestige label paved a (bejewelled) path to success by combining innovation with the work of lapidaries and the family’s heritage.

Van Cleef & Arpels earrings have taken on many iterations over the decades. Today, you can expect to find delicate motifs – including dainty butterflies and four-leaf clovers to bring a generous helping of luck – throughout the collection of Van Cleef & Arpels studs. Known for its intricate designs, the label is influenced by the grace and poise of ballerinas. In fact, Estelle's nephew had a lifelong passion for dance and his friendship with revered choreographer George Balanchine was the inspiration behind the 1967 ballet entitled "Jewels".

From malachite and yellow-gold treasures to diamond-encrusted styles, Van Cleef earrings may just take pride of place in your jewellery box – and for years to come, too. These charming pieces will add an ornate finish to your ensemble or that of someone special in your life, whether worn day-to-day or at the opera.