Precious Stones: a poetic museum exhibition by Van Cleef & Arpels

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Hosted through an exclusive collaboration with the famous jewellery company Van Cleef & Arpels, the « Precious Stones » exhibition features an especially poetic scenography.

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Pierres Précieuses, la scénographie poétique de Van Cleef & Arpels
The raw materials used in the Fuchsia clip—platinum, gold, rubies, and diamonds—all point to the brand’s exceptional expertise. © ES
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From 3 April 2020 to 3 January 2021, the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution in the National Museum of Natural History in Paris will host the « Precious Stones » exhibition. Along the show’s immersive pathway, the public will be able to admire close to 500 different minerals, gems, art objects, and more than 200 pieces of jewellery from Van Cleef & Arpels that have been designed to foster a continuous dialogue and bridge the gap between minerals and jewels.

The gem collections of Van Cleef & Arpels

The exhibition will include an in-depth exploration of the planet’s history and insight into relevant scientific breakthroughs through a thematic and chronological design. It will also showcase man-made creations. These pieces have always been the subject of fascination; in every civilisation, jewellery has served as an instrument of both beauty and power.

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<em>Modifier Article</em> Pierres Précieuses, la scénographie poétique de Van Cleef & Arpels
The stones included in the Gladiateur brooch and the Oiseau pendant come from the depths of the earth. © VC&A
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These necklaces, which are inspired by Indian tradition and the Art Deco movement, belong to Begum Aga Kahn and the Duke of Windsor. © PG

Ancient and modern jewellery

Forty showcases and three alcoves will display diamonds, topazes, sapphires, and aquamarines in three forms : raw minerals, cut gems, and fine jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, brooches, clips, and ruffs. Most of these exceptional pieces have never been shown in France. A word to the wise, however… this incredible and historical collection might put you in a gift-giving mood !

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A raw pink diamond from South Africa and a polished onyx plate from Brazil will be a part of the exhibition. © FF
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Featuring an artist’s take on nature’s beauty, the Tourmaline Tree shows off the gem’s many shades. © FF

A natural phenomenon, stunningly transformed

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