Precious blooms

For over a century, flowers have been Van Cleef & Arpels’ favourite subject for jewellery interpretations. A platinum bracelet with stylised red and white roses earned the maison the Grand Prize at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925.

The recurring floral theme has daisy, forget-me-not, orchid and narcissus, to name a few, blooming in its archives.

More than 100 pieces combined with contemporary creations are on display alongside mesmerising photographs by Mika Ninagawa at the “Florae” exhibition held at Hôtel d’Évreux, on Place Vendôme.

Paris-based architect Tsuyoshi Tane joins her and Van Cleef & Arpels…