Van Cleef & Arpels’ New Fleurs d’Hawaï Collection Is in Full Bloom

Embrace the essence of summer with nature’s vibrant palette.

Van Cleef & Arpels, renowned for its exquisite floral-inspired creations, has unveiled its enchanting Fleurs d’Hawaï collection, a breathtaking assemblage of jewellery and timepieces that radiate the hues of a flourishing garden. 

This latest collection, which debuted at Dumfries House in Scotland in early July 2025, exemplifies the maison’s enduring commitment to excellence and its profound appreciation for the natural world. Joining an illustrious lineage of floral-themed collections—Frivole, Fleurette, Paquerette, Lotus, Rose de Noël, and Socrate—this vibrant tribute to blooms and blossoms adds a captivating new stem to the maison’s nature-inspired repertoire.

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.

The Best of Jewellery: Van Cleef & Arpels

The Big Idea: Women in Charge. 

In today’s landscape of high jewellery, there’s been a seismic shift in who runs, controls, directs, and designs—and these women know exactly what women want from their jewels. 

The Best of Jewellery: 

MODERN CLASSIC 

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 

L’Île au Trésor Collection @vancleefarpels ❤️ 

Inspired by the timeless literary classic, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, the rich chapters of Van Cleef & Arpels have welcomed a riveting page with its latest high jewellery collection. This glittering range serves as a tribute to the adventure and imagination encapsulated within the novel, which has resonated with generations of readers. 

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9 Best Jewellery Pieces, From Cartier and De Beers to Van Cleef & Arpels

Chopard

Is price no object? Put your shades on for this one—the razzle-dazzle is blinding.

For whom the (jingle) bells toll and money no object be, we at Robb Report Hong Kong have several dazzling accessories wrapped in a box… for thee. 

Forgive us—‘tis the season for waxing poetic as designer houses have been sending us a glimmer of what to expect this season all week: a wild array of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and gemstones of note. It came as a trickle and trinket, then a flash flood of candy-coloured stones as all the maisons and went all out for the end-of-year celebrations. A phalanx of rubies and emeralds was almost a predictable colour scheme, and a flush of white diamonds, and a heady mix of the classic and the novel are up for view as well. We parsed through the trough and found these glistening among them. 

Our holiday picks include the usual suspects: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co, of course, but our Robb Report counterparts stateside also encouraged us to look into Hemmerle and other jewellers who are paving the way with pavé diamonds. 

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong

Van Cleef & Arpels’s Radiant Perlée Collection Celebrates Craftsmanship and Elegance

Indeed, the path to bejewelled heaven is paved in gold and diamonds.

With a legacy stretching back to 1906, in the illustrious world of haute joaillerie, few names resonate so profoundly with star, high society, and celebrity with the same level of prestige as Van Cleef & Arpels. Even today, the French maison continues to push the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship, and the Perlée collection—the house’s latest offering—is a resplendent testament to this enduring commitment to fine jewellery.

A little history tidbit here: the Perlée motif has been a Van Cleef & Arpels signature since the 1920s. Perhaps not as instantly recognisable as the famed Alhambra motif that has been all the rage since its launch, but the beaded collection—perlée in French refers to the bead pattern—remains a firm favourite. As the gold- and diamond-studded spherical beads mix and match with any look, intermittently, the maison has released novel ideas and stones to add to the formidable roster of bejewelled accessories. Just this past summer, Van Cleef & Arpels revealed this latest line in pictures, and come November, another take is expected on our shores as the latest additions to the exalted Perlée collection roll into the city.

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.

This Is the Van Cleef & Arpels Secret That Was Outed at Watches and Wonders 2023

 

Van Cleef & Arpels’s newest watch, based on the Ludo bracelet, is the best-kept “secret” in town.

Watches and Wonders 2023 held in Geneva showcased the best of the horological world and we’ve covered many finds extensively over the past few days . Above all, we had to take a moment to recognise the “wonder” provided by the fine folks at Van Cleef & Arples, who directed their gilded spotlight on the Ludo secret watch earlier this year. 

The story traces back to the revered maison’s Ludo bracelet, a sparkling accessory from 1934 reflecting the jazzy Art Deco vibe of the period. Look for the brick-pattern meshwork made so exquisitely and assembled by hand, and the symmetry and geometry of the repetitive pattern on its glistening strap that looks like a jewelled belt, designed “to deliver optimal articulation and flexibility,” as the brand states. It is a piece so well-liked, they named it after the co-founder Louis Arpels (called Ludo by those in his close-knit circle). 

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.

The Stars at Van Cleef and Arpels: Cate Blanchett, Lisa Stansfield and President of VCA Stanislas de Quercize

Had the great pleasure to hit the Van Cleef mega-bash and Peter Cheung and the gorgeous Jeannie Guo were spectacular hosts, made us (went with my plus one Reem) feel so welcome.

The crowds at the shop opening were so intense, we went straight up to the after party in Sevva, really didn't want to be a sweat-patch in front of Cate Blanchett.

What a night!

I didn't write the first half of the feature, just the bit about the after-party ergo my bit:

"...The evening moved upward to Sevva after the official ribbon-cutting. From every corner of the rooftop venue, lights with the Van Cleef logo and a flying pixie were projected on neighbouring buildings, creating a surreal effect on the skyline.

Sevva owner and fashion icon Bonnie Gokson took the dress code to heart, sparkling in a mini-dress studded with sequins, while socialite Lumen Kinoshita arrived in a bouffant skirt that highlighted her tiny waist. Claudia Shaw, in an all-white ensemble looked stunning as always, while Claire Hsu Man-kai was in all black. Lane Crawford's Jennifer Woo, Aaron Harilela and Peter Cheung were suave and sophisticated in black jackets with discreet diamond accessories (tie pins, studs, cufflinks). Local supermodel Jocelyn Luko arrived husbandless (model husband Anthony Sandstrom was away DJ-ing) but floated around in a flowing black gown.


Though Lisa Stansfield - nearly unrecognisable from her '80s avatar with her chestnut curled hair and plunging neckline - took the stage and regaled the audience with half-a-dozen of her '80s pop hits, its safe to say the star of the night at the after-party was Van Cleef's very own Peter Cheung, who pumped up the audience with his wit and verbal dexterity. Even the president of Van Cleef, Stanislas de Quercize, concurred. "How can I follow up after that? Peter's a star."


Event on September 16, 2011.
Feature on September 20, 2011, in South China Morning Post, in the Cityseen column.


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