Van Cleef & Arpels‘s latest 'Cerfs-Volants' collection.

A faithful interpreter of lightness and movement, the Maison today pays homage to kites fluttering in the breeze. Symbols of protection in Asian culture, they offer their vitality to a brand-new collection: Cerfs-Volants.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Cerfs-Volants Large Model Earrings. Pink gold, Sapphire. 

These asymmetric earrings in pink gold, pink and mauve sapphires, white gold, white and grey mother-of-pearl and diamonds are surprising, bringing together two distinct representations of a kite. 

Van Cleef & Arpels, Cerfs-Volants 2-motif Between the Finger Ring. Pink gold, Sapphire. 

This Between the Finger Ring is surprising, bringing together two distinct representations of a kite: one in white and gray mother-of-pearl, the other set with diamonds and colored stones. 

Van Cleef & Arpels Cerfs-Volants Bracelet, Small Model.Pink gold, Sapphire.

Virtuoso jewelry techniques embellish a lively, bold and poetic aesthetic on this bracelet in pink gold, pink and mauve sapphires, white gold, white and grey mother-of-pearl and diamonds.

Van Cleef & Arpels Cerfs-Volants Clip. Pink gold, Sapphire.

On this chatelaine clip, the kite motif is accompanied by a cloud: it seems to fly amid drops of rain, represented by delicate mobile gems. The two motifs are connected by a diamond-set chain and can be positioned however their wearer desires; an ingenious mechanism also enables them to be worn separately.

Van Cleef & Arpels Cerfs-Volants Necklace. Pink gold, Sapphire.

Virtuoso jewelry techniques embellish a lively, bold and poetic aesthetic on this necklace in pink gold, pink and mauve sapphires, white gold, white and grey mother-of-pearl and diamonds.

Photos courtesy Van Cleef & Arpels