Van Cleef & Arpels now occupies the address 20-22 Place Vendôme, where exclusive blue Sèvres Alhambra creations are on sale. Photos courtesy Van Cleef & Arpels.

Each jewel has been carefully shaped, polished, and inspected.

BY KAREN AANONSEN

Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique at the Place Vendôme in 1906. Now, 110 years later, the jeweler has expanded its presence at the legendary Parisian square with a new salon. Located at number 20, the space — designed by the Jouin Manku agency to showcase contemporary and heritage pieces — is just steps away from the original Van Cleef & Arpels outpost at number 22. And what better way to herald the label’s growth than with a limited edition bauble set? Available exclusively at the Vendôme are a quartet of Alhambra pieces featuring blue Sèvres porcelain and diamonds set in yellow gold. The pendant, long necklace, bracelet, and earrings prove a flawless dedication to the flagship store, exuding the timeless elegance that the lucky-charm motif Alhambra collection has been known for since its creation in 1968. 

Sèvres porcelain has been manufactured since the 18th Century.

The Alhambra collection is periodically refreshed with different materials and models.

—May 2016