Van Cleef & Arpels' popular clip "Lucky Animals"

NEWS News
2020.01.18

Five vibrant new members have been added to Van Cleef & Arpels' "Lucky Animals," a collection of poetic animal figures. Turtles, horses, pandas, ducks, and pigs are meticulously crafted from hard stones and mother-of-pearl, framed with the Maison's signature gold beads. Continuing Van Cleef & Arpels' tradition of representing benevolent nature, the gallery of delightful and precious animals has been further expanded.


Animal jewelry that brings good luck

  • Panda Clip / White gold, white mother-of-pearl, onyx

  • Cheval Clip / Rose gold, carnelian, onyx

  • Canal Clip / Yellow gold, grey mother-of-pearl, malachite, lapis lazuli, onyx

  • Tortu Clip / Yellow gold, malachite, white mother-of-pearl, onyx

  • Cochon Clip / Rose gold, grey mother-of-pearl, onyx

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First introduced in 2017, the Lucky Animals collection is a rich expression of the majestic and compassionate nature that is Van Cleef & Arpels' source of inspiration. The stunningly vibrant clips depict the animals' natural movements and their curious onyx eyes, captivating the viewer.

Each piece of jewelry is handmade

Van Cleef & Arpels carefully selects materials, leveraging its highly specialized techniques, passed down for over 100 years, to give each clip its distinctive color. The hard stones are chosen for their vivid, uniform color, such as the orange-red of the carnelian used for the horse and the deep, lustrous jet black of the onyx used for the panda. The uniform stripes of the malachite used for the turtle perfectly evoke the feel of a shell. The duck clip, made of lapis lazuli and malachite, perfectly blends the deep blue and deep green of the mallard's feathers, creating a truly stunning effect.

The animals the Maison loves

Van Cleef & Arpels "La Boutique" catalogue cover, 1966.
Lucky Animals continues the tradition of the equally charming La Boutique collection. Launched in 1954, La Boutique was a pioneering offering from a high jewelry house, offering accessible, everyday jewelry. Its most popular creations were the charming, playful clips inspired by American animation. Over time, a succession of playful poses, adorable little faces, and delightful, lovable animals, such as Mine, Canneton, Loitre, Lion Everyfée, and Cha Marisieux, have emerged.

Heritage Gallery

The animal jewelry created in the 1950s can be viewed in the Heritage Gallery on the official Van Cleef & Arpels website, where visitors can enjoy the images of adorable animals still living happily today in the Maison's archives.


Van Cleef & Arpels official website
https://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/en/nanosites/stories/charming-animals.html


Contact info: Van Cleef & Arpels Le Desk Tel. 0120-10-1906