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LegacyGo behind the scenes of Place Vendome¡¯s coveted jewellery
pieces as Van Cleef & Arpels offers a public exhibition of the
precious gems at the Marina Bay Sands.
wordS Anastasia Ong PHOTOS Patrick Gries ? Van Cleef & Arpels
¡°The gems reflect over a
century of creative and
inventive jewellery making.¡±
S
teeped in the stuff that fairytales
are made of, one is indivertibly
drawn to the air of nobility, elegance
and dreamy otherworldliness of a Van
Cleef & Arpels creation.
A widely esteemed name renowned for its
rich heritage and avant-garde approach to its
collections, many a family heirloom hailed from
the worktables of the jeweller¡¯s work stations. In
a first for the region, the maison is launching its
largest heritage exhibition here on Singapore¡¯s
shores, and at the ArtScience Museum in Marina
Bay Sands, no less.
It is said that the cut of a diamond reflects
the gem¡¯s final beauty and value. And like
a diamond, Van Cleef & Arpel¡¯s upcoming
exhibition, ¡®The Art & Science of Gems¡¯ is set
to be as multi-faceted and extraordinary as the
precious stones themselves. With a collection
consisting over 400 creations from 230 minerals
¨C the exhibition shows off more than just
diamonds, but important natural treasures and
scientific artifacts from the French National
Museum of Natural History¡¯s Minerals and
Gems Collection in Paris.
Famed for its unconventional approaches
to jewelry making, with influences of
poetry and ingenious craftsmanship
of the craftsmen in its employ, the
exhibition will be segmented
into seven themes¡ªCouture,
Abstractions, Influences,
Precious Objects, Nature,
Ballerinas and Fairies, and
Icons¡ªthat trace the story of
a gemstone from the moment
its mined, to when its shaped, crafted, set and
eventually part of its wearer¡¯s legacy.
¡°The history of Van Cleef & Arpels is the cradle
of French high jewellery,¡± says Nicolas Bos,
President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels.
¡°The gems reflect over a century of creative
and inventive jewellery making. The pieces are
brought together for this exhibition to express
the diversity of the Maison¡¯s styles and sources
of inspiration, along with its excellence of its
savoir-faire and passion for precious stones.
They provide a perfect illustration of ¡®The Art &
Science of Gems¡¯.¡±
Premiering April 23, the exhibition will have two
complementary routes showcasing an insightful
discovery of the house¡¯s jewellery and their
links to the earth¡¯s minerals. Co-curated with
ArtScience Musuem, the show has sections
dedicated to innovative digital tools, French
cinema and film and themed workshops.
¡®The Art & Science of Gems¡¯ will be held at the
ArtScience Museum from April 23 to August 14.
Visit Marinabaysands.com/museum for details.
Left page & bottom left: Zip necklace transformable into a bracelet, 1954, Platinum, gold, rubies, diamonds.
Top right: Peony clip, 1937, Platinum, gold, Mystery Set rubies, diamonds. In the former collection of Her Royal Highness Princess Faiza of Egypt.
DAVISON | 79
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  • 1. From MineTo LegacyGo behind the scenes of Place Vendome¡¯s coveted jewellery pieces as Van Cleef & Arpels offers a public exhibition of the precious gems at the Marina Bay Sands. wordS Anastasia Ong PHOTOS Patrick Gries ? Van Cleef & Arpels ¡°The gems reflect over a century of creative and inventive jewellery making.¡± S teeped in the stuff that fairytales are made of, one is indivertibly drawn to the air of nobility, elegance and dreamy otherworldliness of a Van Cleef & Arpels creation. A widely esteemed name renowned for its rich heritage and avant-garde approach to its collections, many a family heirloom hailed from the worktables of the jeweller¡¯s work stations. In a first for the region, the maison is launching its largest heritage exhibition here on Singapore¡¯s shores, and at the ArtScience Museum in Marina Bay Sands, no less. It is said that the cut of a diamond reflects the gem¡¯s final beauty and value. And like a diamond, Van Cleef & Arpel¡¯s upcoming exhibition, ¡®The Art & Science of Gems¡¯ is set to be as multi-faceted and extraordinary as the precious stones themselves. With a collection consisting over 400 creations from 230 minerals ¨C the exhibition shows off more than just diamonds, but important natural treasures and scientific artifacts from the French National Museum of Natural History¡¯s Minerals and Gems Collection in Paris. Famed for its unconventional approaches to jewelry making, with influences of poetry and ingenious craftsmanship of the craftsmen in its employ, the exhibition will be segmented into seven themes¡ªCouture, Abstractions, Influences, Precious Objects, Nature, Ballerinas and Fairies, and Icons¡ªthat trace the story of a gemstone from the moment its mined, to when its shaped, crafted, set and eventually part of its wearer¡¯s legacy. ¡°The history of Van Cleef & Arpels is the cradle of French high jewellery,¡± says Nicolas Bos, President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels. ¡°The gems reflect over a century of creative and inventive jewellery making. The pieces are brought together for this exhibition to express the diversity of the Maison¡¯s styles and sources of inspiration, along with its excellence of its savoir-faire and passion for precious stones. They provide a perfect illustration of ¡®The Art & Science of Gems¡¯.¡± Premiering April 23, the exhibition will have two complementary routes showcasing an insightful discovery of the house¡¯s jewellery and their links to the earth¡¯s minerals. Co-curated with ArtScience Musuem, the show has sections dedicated to innovative digital tools, French cinema and film and themed workshops. ¡®The Art & Science of Gems¡¯ will be held at the ArtScience Museum from April 23 to August 14. Visit Marinabaysands.com/museum for details. Left page & bottom left: Zip necklace transformable into a bracelet, 1954, Platinum, gold, rubies, diamonds. Top right: Peony clip, 1937, Platinum, gold, Mystery Set rubies, diamonds. In the former collection of Her Royal Highness Princess Faiza of Egypt. DAVISON | 79 AficionadoAficionado