Pétale de Papillon clip
Vivid color
Le Secret - Van Cleef & Arpels
— July 24th, 2017 —
Pétale de Papillon clip – Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite. Transformable clip.
Pétale de Papillon clip – Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite. Transformable clip.
A new flower in the wondrous garden of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Pétale de papillon clip includes a surprise for sharp eyes: at the heart of the corolla nestles a butterfly, its hues blending with those of the flower. An imperceptible mechanism enables one of the petals to be lowered to free the precious animal, which can then be worn alone as a clip.
Pétale de Papillon clip – Yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, yellow and mauve sapphires, emeralds, spessartite and tsavorite garnets, onyx, sugilite. Transformable clip.
Containing two pieces in one, this creation is also remarkable for its vivid colors. Leaves set with emeralds and tsavorite garnets are echoed by petals adorned with yellow and mauve sapphires. The curved overall structure accentuates the natural effect of movement, while the stalk culminates in a pear-shaped diamond – testimony to the Maison’s attention to detail.
Secret of the Pétale de papillon clip
Savoir-faire
Gouaché design
Gouaché design
Gouaché design
Tin mock-up work, creating the structure
Tin mock-up work, adjusting the mechanism
Jewelry work, setting
Jewelry work, setting
Polishing work, brush polishing
Polishing work, brush polishing
Polishing work, brush polishing
Jewelry work, assembling
Jewelry work, assembling
Setting work, setting sugilite
Setting work, setting sugilite
