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While Van Cleef & Arpels may be most known for its signature Alhambra collection, the luxury jewelry brand has many more lines that deserve the limelight. Among these is the Perlée line, a joyfully feminine, timeless collection that spotlights golden beads. The Perlée line includes a range of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that pair well together or with other collections to create a unique expression of your style.
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Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
Introduced in 2008, the Perlée (French for ‘beaded’) collection draws inspiration from the delicate nature of golden beads often showcased in French haute couture. The design may seem simple at first glance, but the Perlée technique is labor-intensive, requiring skilled craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
Perlée pieces are characterized by three defining features: golden beads, diamond motifs, and the occasional calligraphed ‘Van Cleef and Arpels.’ In order to create the distinctive Perlée design of clean, polished lines, each individual tiny golden bead must be evenly spaced, crafted, and carefully secured.
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Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
In the small model of the Perlée Pearls of Gold Ring, you can see the perfectly round golden beads forming the classic modern silhouette emblematic of the design. This subtle but pure creation is available in 18k yellow, rose, or white gold from $820.
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Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
The medium model of the Perlée Signature Bracelet showcases the calligraphed ‘Van Cleef & Arpels’ signature encased by two intricate, polished rows of seamless golden beads. This elegant bracelet can be dressed up or down, and is available from $7,050 in 18k yellow, rose, or white gold.
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Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
In 2010, VCA added the Perlée Couleurs collection, introducing a pop of color to the beloved design. The Couleurs collection features a variety of gemstones including carnelian, ruby, and malachite.
With prices starting at $9,550, this 5-row Perlée couleurs ring is set in 18k rose gold, and you can choose ruby, emerald, or sapphire as your ornamental stone. The colored stones when mixed with the smooth texture of the beads give these Perlée pieces extra dimension!
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Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
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In this stunning creation, diamond clovers are expertly surrounded by rows of golden beads, all created in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is made with 80 diamonds and has a total approximate carat weight of 1.78 carats. The medium model of the Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Bracelet is perhaps the most recognizable bracelet (with good reason!) from the Perlée collection and retails for $28,800.
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Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
Image courtesy: Van Cleef and Arpels
The golden beads of the Perlée line can act as a foundational piece to create an extravagant jewelry “stack,” but also can be combined with diamonds and ornamental stones to form a beautifully ornate standalone piece. That’s the beauty and versatility of the Perlée collection, and we hope you enjoyed learning more about it!
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Updated: January 14th, 2025
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