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Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils Egypt-Inspired High Jewelry and Daniel Brush Exhibition in Paris

exhibition · 2026-07-13

During Paris Haute Couture Week, Van Cleef & Arpels launched Fascinating Egypt, a High Jewelry collection drawing on ancient Egyptian symbols, architecture, and mythology. Highlights include the Déesse ailée Mystérieuse transformable necklace with a detachable 14.05-carat pear-shaped diamond, and the Ornement de saphir necklace featuring a 6.59-carat Sri Lankan sapphire that converts into multiple lengths and bracelets. The collection uses gemstones from Colombia, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Brazil, Madagascar, and elsewhere. Separately, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts presents “Daniel Brush: The Art of Line and Light,” the first major Paris exhibition of the American artist, running through October 4 at Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau. The show spans over six decades of Brush's work in gold, steel, and rare gemstones, alongside studio notebooks and tools.

Key facts

  • Van Cleef & Arpels launched Fascinating Egypt collection during Paris Haute Couture Week.
  • Déesse ailée Mystérieuse necklace features a detachable 14.05-carat Type IIa pear-shaped diamond.
  • Ornement de saphir necklace includes a 6.59-carat Sri Lankan sapphire and transforms into multiple lengths and two bracelets.
  • Gemstones sourced from Colombia, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, Brazil, Madagascar, and other regions.
  • L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts presents 'Daniel Brush: The Art of Line and Light' through October 4.
  • Exhibition is the first major Paris presentation of American artist Daniel Brush.
  • Show includes over six decades of Brush's work in gold, steel, iron, aluminum, wood, velvet, and rare gemstones.
  • Exhibition held at Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau in Paris.

Entities

Artists

  • Daniel Brush

Institutions

  • Van Cleef & Arpels
  • L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau

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