Cover Socrate earring by Van Cleef & Arpels
Socrate earring by Van Cleef & Arpels
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If you like it sweet and delicate, you won't go wrong with these white floral jewellery from Van Cleef & Arpels
Since the dawn of time, flowers have enthralled us by its natural beauty. A symbol of life and vitality, it brings positive energy and is considered a talisman of love. Women accept flowers as a token of affection; they also adorn themselves in flowers to make them feel beautiful.
Naturally, this has provided jewellery makers such as Van Cleef & Arpels with infinite inspiration. An iconic emblem of the maison, the Alhambra collection has been established as a timeless symbol of luck thanks to its four-leaf clover-shaped motif. The 20 motifs Vintage Alhambra long necklace recalls the very first Alhambra necklace which made its debut in 1968. True to the original style of the Alhambra, each motif gleams with a guilloche sunburst pattern and features beaded contour edges and a central bead. This white gold collection is made complete with a bracelet, pendant and ring.
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Vintage Alhambra ring
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Likened to a springtime bouquet with its 3D-like aesthetic of mirror-polished heart-shaped petals, the Frivole collection is a consummate articulation of the maison’s savoir faire. Crafted in white gold with diamonds, the 5-flower bracelet accompanies the Between the Finger ring to embellish wrists and hands with flower power. The Frivole motif also lends its flair to a diamond-paved bracelet-watch, which discreetly reveals the time through delicately-pivoting corollas. The transformative finesse of the maison means that the bouquet can transformed into a pendant and worn on a chain, or mounted on a jewellery structure as a clip.
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Socrate Between the Finger ring in white gold and diamonds (diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS)
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Launched in 2001, the Socrate collection is named in honour of the famous philosopher Socrates, who was one of the founders of western philosophy. This collection is inspired by angelica flowers, which grew on the banks of streams where Socrates used to converse with his disciples. Enhanced by diamonds, the design of the jewellery replicates the delicateness of the flower, evoking a sense of freshness and lightness.
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