We were glad to be able to visit the ArtScience Museum and be inspired by the renown exquisite collection displayed by Van Cleef and Arpels before the show drew to a close in Singapore. 

More than a century of artisan craft... 

What caught our eyes even before entering the exhibition area was actually this magnificent work called the "flying bird" donned with 96.62 carat of yellow diamond.  The bird can also metamorphose into a pair of winged earrings and a brooch, while the yellow diamond can be detached from the clip and worn alone as a pendant.  

Flying bird created in 1930s...

The design process in creating the Zip bracelet transformable into a necklace...

Another highlight during the exhibition that intrigued us was this delicate "Peter Pan collar lace necklace" made in 1980s with gold and diamond. 

Would Peter Pan even have the heart to wear this? 

Welcome to the world of colourful gems.....

It was indeed an eye-opener for us as we toured the various exhibits and read up on some of the more interesting stories behind significant artworks by Van Cleef and Arpels. The insightful gemological information of different gems on display also enhanced our appreciation of what nature has created for us, which transform remarkably after much hard work and exceptional craftsmanship put in by man. 

It is time to bid goodbye as we leave with you one final masterpiece by Van Cleef and Arpels called the "Cords secret watch" created in 1949, which consists of the indestructible triple combination of gold, diamond and platinum.

See you next month!

We are all excited to share with you snippets of our visit to the Hong Kong Fair in September 2016. 

Be mesmerised by the indestructible perfect combination of gold, diamond and platinum....