The collection of fine jewelry Contes d’Hiver, signed by Van Cleef & Arpels and presented in Russia: the magic of winter in 18 pieces.
After the Russian Revolution of 1917, many exiles were moved to France. And, over time, the link between Russia and Paris became stronger. Among the pleasant aspects of the French capital, the Russians with disposable income had found Van Cleef & Arpels. And it’s for this special bond that unites the French company to the Russians that every two years, a fine jewelry collection is presented in St. Petersburg or Moscow. And so, in 2016 has been the announcement in Russia of the Contes d’Hiver collection that is inspired by the harsh winter, but also to the beauty of the snow and ice. A collection that includes 18 pieces, and is divided like a fairy tale, including snowflakes and flowers hibernated between ice crystals, from the classic edelweiss all’elleboro. There are also those technical virtuosities that made famous the high jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels. Necklace and bracelet Flocons Précieux can be worn comfortably thanks to an ingenious system of springs, of course invisible, which makes the soft white gold sets. The seven rings, instead, are designed with a form already used by the Maison since 1972. Some pieces also have another specialty: can be worn open or closed. In practice, it’s like having two pieces of the same collection. Giulia Netrese
