The History of Van Cleef & Arpels Femininity, glamour, elegance… The style of Van Cleef & Arpels has remained instantly recognizable among all others. And when a jeweler chooses to turn his attention to the universe of timepieces, he bestows it with his taste for magic and with all his expertise.

The beginning

Van Cleef & Arpels Timepieces: a story that begins in the early 20th century.

1896 : Mariage of Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef.

1906 : Alfred and his brother-il-law Charles found Van Cleef & Arpels and move into the pretigious P...