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Since the 1970s, the Rose de Noël design by Van Cleef & Arpels has become synonymous with timeless elegance. Based on the model of a Christmas rose, the collection exists in a variety of jewels, including earrings, brooches, pendants and rings, as well as various materials, notably mother-of-pearl, coral and turquoise.
The Rose de Noël was first created in 1971, an era where jewellery design was shifting from the geometric dynamism of the 1960s towards more organic creations, reviving the trend of fusing precious stones with materials such as turquoise, wood, rock crystal, and most prominently, coral.
When launching the Rose de Noël collection, Van Cleef & Arpels embellished their vibrant floral creations with bold and opulent shapes. The rose’s centre, set with lively diamonds, within a halo of carved petals, emulated the subtle promises of joy and romance associated with the flower that bloomed in the winter.
After over five decades, the Rose de Noël continues to enchant collectors and has become a symbol of unassuming grace and enduring beauty.
Van Cleef & Arpels
FrenchWhen Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels fell in love, their marriage paved the way for iconic jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels to become a symbol of unification. With their background in precious stone dealing, the Arpels found their perfect match in the Van Cleefs, a family of expert stonecutters. In 1906, Estelle's brother Charles established the company name with Alfred's help and opened shop in the Place Vendôme in Paris. To this day, this Parisian neighborhood is associated with turn-of-the-century luxury.
The Van Cleef & Arpels aesthetic has always had its finger on the pulse of worldwide trends: For example, the house took inspiration from Tutankhamen upon the Egyptian king's discovery in the 1920s, which spurred a global phenomenon marrying Egyptian Revival and Art Deco motifs. Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced intricate watches, earrings and necklaces with a signature elegance that mirrors contemporary tastes.