A Dictionary of Wonders

This book is a poetic and timeless memento, a voyage into the heart of jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels’s universe to discover their creations.

A reference volume on jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, this opus, arranged as an alphabetical guide, is a veritable A-to-Z lexicon that revisits the themes and codes of the famous jeweler: indispensable historical references to emblematic jewels, precision watchmaking and jewelry-making techniques demonstrating unique savoir faire, and artistic collaborations. Fabienne Reybaud’s lively text leads the reader into the center of an enchanting world where everything wondrous and fantastical serves as an ever-rejuvenating source of inspiration and creativity.

This poetic and timeless memento is magnificently illustrated with original compositions—fabulous miniature worlds inhabited by the masterpieces that have forged the international identity and renown of the jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels.