For the first time in the Middle East, French high jewellery maison, Van Cleef & Arpels, will showcase a heritage exhibition of regal jewels and ornate crowns dripping in splendour.
Entitled ‘Treasures & Legends,’ the display will combine craftsmanship with history to feature over a century of high jewellery that belonged to great rulers and affluent aristocrats.
In the former collection of Princess Faiza of Egypt, Collaret necklace with emeralds and diamonds 1939, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
From the Art Deco-inspired diamond necklace that belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt to the striking emerald collaret of Princess Faiza of Egypt, the display with include some of the high jewellery house’s most iconic treasures.
In the former collection of Queen Nazli of Egypt, Collaret necklace with diamonds 1939, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Each piece of finery will be accompanied by an intriguing detail of its origin: the inspiration behind the asset, who it belonged to and how it came to establish its legendary prestige.
The ‘Treasures and Legends’ exhibition will reveal the stories beneath Van Cleef & Arpels’ illustrious list of muses and clients, which includes iconic women such as the Maharani of Baroda, the Duchess of Windsor and Princess Grace of Monaco.
In the former collection of Princess Faiza of Egypt, Pivione clip with rubies and diamonds 1937, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Exceptional stones, enchanting elegance and elite expertise will be on show in the collection of over fifty precious jewels and elaborate gems, each with their own memory to unlock.
The exhibition takes place from October 10 to 31 at the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Dubai Opera Plaza; 971 4 3253147
