Van Cleef & Arpels has launched Fascinating Egypt, its latest high jewellery collection.
Designs draw on ancient Egyptian iconography, mythology, architecture and the Nile.
The collection features nearly 180 creations developed over four years.
The maison’s new Fascinating Egypt collection celebrates ancient symbolism and the enduring allure of Egyptomania.
Van Cleef & Arpels has unveiled its latest high jewellery collection, Fascinating Egypt, a dazzling tribute to one of the world’s most influential ancient civilisations.
Comprising nearly 180 creations, the collection has been developed over four years and draws inspiration from ancient Egyptian iconography, mythology, architecture and landscapes. From the pyramids and the Nile to lotus flowers, solar motifs and mythological references, Fascinating Egypt explores the symbols that have shaped global fascination with Egypt for centuries.
The collection also looks closely at Van Cleef & Arpels’ own relationship with Egypt. The maison first introduced Egyptian-inspired jewels in the early 1920s, during a period when the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb sparked renewed interest in Egyptian art, design and culture. That fascination continued through the decades, influencing some of the house’s most historic creations.
Fascinating Egypt also honours Van Cleef & Arpels’ links to Egypt’s royal family. Among the references is the parure created for Princess Fawzia’s wedding in 1939, which included a diadem, necklace and pendant earrings. These historic heirlooms provide a meaningful connection between the maison’s archives and its latest high jewellery chapter.
The new collection features a rich selection of statement pieces, including the Fleur de Lotus Mystérieuse clip, Beauté Légendaire necklace, Rivage Égyptien necklace, Paysage Merveilleux bracelet, Origine Florale ring, Origine du Soleil ring and Vénus Égyptienne clip. Through vivid gemstones, intricate craftsmanship and sculptural forms, each creation offers a contemporary interpretation of ancient Egyptian beauty.
Catherine Renier, president and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, said: “For many years, the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels, so inspired by Egypt in the 1920s, has wished to prolong the story and present its own vision of this ancient heritage.”
At its heart, Fascinating Egypt is a journey through time. The collection celebrates the romance of Egyptomania while revisiting the maison’s own history, turning ancient symbols into high jewellery creations rooted in heritage, artistry and storytelling.
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