Van Cleef & Arpels

5 Feb 2013

French jewellery maison Van Cleef & Arpels hosted an exclusive gala dinner at the Lyric Theatre of the Academy for Performing Arts, at which it presented its new collection, named Palais de la...

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Gem of a house: exhibition turns spotlight on VC&A

14 Dec 2012

An exhibition in Paris turns the spotlight on VC&A, writes Francesca Fearon.

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Treasure hunters

25 Apr 2012

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The school of rocks

20 Apr 2012

There are five of us in the class: an American art historian, a flight attendant from Taiwan, two women who work in different areas of the luxury lifestyle industry, and me.

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Midnight romance in Paris

14 Mar 2012

Novels tell a story in days and movies bring a story to life in several hours. However, for those impatient to know the ending, watches - like poetry - tell the tale in just a few minutes.

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Paris designers carry on rich legacy

27 Apr 2011

For more than a century the famed jewellery workshops at Place Vendome in Paris have been producing elaborate, one-of-a-kind jewels for the rich and famous. These haute joaillerie creations are to...

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Opinion

Jake Van Der Kamp

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Howard Winn

Ferry companies shouldn't be subsidised while they burn dirty fuel

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Classic items show timeless appeal

Brooches are no longer a fashion staple for your grandmother. Brooches are back in style, thanks to United States first lady Michelle Obama's penchant for fun and ornate pins.

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Labour of love produces quality pieces

The use of enamel in watchmaking has a long history. The earliest known watch with an enamel dial was made during the first half of the 16th century.

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Out shopping

Bound by love

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Bling it on

Whoever said diamonds are a girl's best friend probably hadn't considered the effect these precious gemstones can have on men. When encrusted on a watch, diamonds often have as much impact as...

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Butterflies and birds of paradise an inspiration for high-end bling amid the birdcages

The fancy dress set were decked out on Tuesday to preview French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels' latest high collection at the Grand Hyatt.

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White noise

Rose ring by Breguet HK$113,200

Ring by Piaget HK$125,800

Ring by Graff HK$731,000

Serpenti bracelet by Bulgari HK$483,000

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