Shining gold beads reflecting light off their domed surfaces, beckon. And this call is as tactile as it is visual. Van Cleef & Arpels’ newest additions to its popular Perlée Collection are nothing if not spectacular. The humble gold granule is elevated into jewellery art and as jewellery lovers we are not complaining.
Perlée Collection
The new collection debuted in early summer and showcases the design aesthetic and jewellery expertise Van Cleef & Arpels is renowned for. An iteration of the original Perlée collection, the new additions play with colour and form in a simple yet impactful way.
In this new collection, each piece showcases a bold depth that is balanced by the sumptuous luxuriousness of materials and craftsmanship. The collection sits firmly within Van Cleef & Arpels’ design DNA, but stands out for its most striking element, the shining gold bead.
Diamonds and gold beads alternate. Coloured gems dance besides shining drops of polished gold. The jewellery pieces of this collection are a study in light reflection, colour and dazzle.
The collection includes bracelets, rings and earrings, crafted in yellow, rose and white gold. Of note are the following pieces from this collection.
The 5 Row Diamond Bracelet
The asymmetric composition of the 5 Row Diamond bracelet is an unexpected yet welcome addition to the design of this piece. The diagonal setting of the gold beads adds a point of interest, especially when interspersed with alternating bands of diamonds.
The diamonds which have been meticulously chosen by Van Cleef & Arpels’ gemmologists, adhere to very strict quality criteria (D to F in color, and IF to VVS in clarity). The look of these diamonds is further enhanced by their open-work setting which allows light to pass unhindered through the stones, creating a spectacle of shine and brilliance.
Perlée Diamond Earrings
The Perlée Diamond Earrings are high-intensity bling! Of geometric design, the circular elements of the earrings bring to mind a halo of light – pure and dazzling. A true dance of polished gold beads and brilliant diamonds is at play here.
Unlike other Perlée collection pieces, the earrings feature graduated gold beads. These give the earrings a dynamic feel. The earrings gently move with the wearer allowing the diamonds and gold beads to reflect light in infinite directions.
Perlée Duo Diamond Ring
Two in one, and twice as lovely, the Perlée Duo Diamond ring is every Van Cleef & Arpels’ lover’s dream come true. It features not one, but two classic Van Cleef & Arpels’ bands, fused into one ring. The first, a mirror-polished gold band lined with gold beads and the second set with diamonds and accented with gold beads, come together in an exceptional synthesis of design, volume and creativity. Once again, the asymmetric design make this ring very eye-catching.
Perlée Collection and Van Cleef & Arpels’ Savoir Faire
Van Cleef & Arpels never do anything by half measures and this is evident in the latest additions to the Maison’s Perlée collection.
Gold beads have been a staple in the Maison’s design repertoire since the 1920s. Crafted more for décor effect, gold beads have bordered the Maison’s iconic clover-shaped Alhambra pieces as well as many creations from the brand’s Fauna collections.
However, unlike those pieces, gold beads are front and centre in the Perlée collection. What’s more, the mirror-finishing of the pieces, a technique pioneered by the Maison in the 1920s, adds an unparalleled level of opulence to the pieces.
Further adding to the allure of the collection is the meticulous selection of diamonds. Their scintillation animates the pieces even further, all the while highlighting the brand’s commitment to excellence and quality.
It is this commitment to quality that has always underscored Van Cleef & Arpels’ jewellery expertise and exquisite craftsmanship. And over the years, both have become hallmarks of the brand. The Perlee collection, in this regard, is a bright testament to the Maison’s heritage of creating stunning and unique handcrafted jewellery.
