Founded in Paris in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels, Van Cleef & Arpels consistently strives to craft pieces that are treasured throughout the generations, with a focus on innovation in cutting and mounting stones. Faithful to the spirit of their founders, each piece of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry is designed to enhance the beauty of its exceptional stones through the development of new styles and settings, appealing to a sophisticated, cosmopolitan clientele. Since its inception, Van Cleef & Arpels has been associated with events that have marked the lives of princely, royal, and imperial families around the world. Other notable, faithful clients also include Ava Gardner, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot, and Catherine Deneuve.
