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Egyptian Inspiration

The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in November 1922 rekindled a widespread fascination with ancient Egypt. Since its founding, the Maison has drawn inspiration of antiquity - creating pieces that bear the imprint of this ancient world.

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  • Egyptian Pattern bracelet product card, 1924
    Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
  • Egyptian Pattern bracelet, 1924
    Platinum, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, onyx, diamonds
    Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  • Egyptian Pattern bracelet product card, 1924
    Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
  • Egyptian Pattern brooch, 1924
    Platinum, emeralds, rubies, onyx, rock crystal, diamonds
    Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
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Jewelry interpretations

Bracelets and clips are adorned with stylized figures in colored stones against diamond-pavé backgrounds. These miniature compositions inspired by ancient Egypt also reflect the Art Deco aesthetic in vogue in the 1920s.

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    • Bayonet brooch, 1922
      Platinum, emeralds, onyx, diamonds
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
    • Bracelet, 1924
      Platinum, sapphires, diamonds
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
    • Egyptian Pattern bracelet, 1924
      Platinum, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, onyx, diamonds
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
    • Egyptian Pattern bracelet, 1924
      Platinum, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, onyx, diamonds
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
    • Egyptian Pattern brooch, 1924
      Platinum, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, onyx, diamonds
      Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
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Dreams of nature

Motifs inspired by fauna, flora and Egyptian deities adorn jewels and precious accessories. Lotus flowers, scarabs, ibis and goddesses brilliantly illustrate the rich iconography of this civilization.

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  • Osiris set, 1989.Yellow gold, chrysoprase, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, diamonds
    Osiris set, 1989
    Yellow gold, chrysoprase, lapis lazuli, onyx, coral, diamonds
    Van Cleef & Arpels Collection
  • Osiris necklace design, circa 1980 Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
    Osiris necklace design, circa 1980
    Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
  • Osiris necklace design, circa 1980 Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
    Osiris necklace design, circa 1980
    Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
  • Osiris necklace design, circa 1980 Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
    Osiris necklace design, circa 1980
    Van Cleef & Arpels Archives
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An enduring source of inspiration

With the Osiris pieces of the late 1980s, Egypt returned to center stage among the Maison's creations. Distinguished by a central cartouche adorned with motifs, these pieces are enhanced by plays of color and contrast, evoking the ancient techniques of cloisonné and inlay.

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