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P H OTO S CO U R T E S Y O F VA N C L E E F & A R P E L S We may still be a few weeks shy of spring, but Van Cleef & Arpels is already in bloom. The heritage French house—known for its enchant- ing designs and impeccable ar tistr y— didn't land on its celebrated floral motif overnight. On the contrary, it was an enduring appreciation of the verdant countryside that first inspired its inaugural floral collec- tion of ox-eye daisies, primroses, and common daisies in the '20s. More than a century later, the renowned Frivole collection lives on in the form of striking, heart-shaped petals cast in rose gold, white gold, and for the first time, a harmonious comingling of the two, this time with diamonds. Each piece envelops the wrist, hand, ear, or décolletage in a garden of delicate flora. The latest iteration of the nature-inspired Frivole includes seven- and eight-flower jewels set with glittering diamonds, either comprising the entire petal, or a single stone adorning just its delicate center. While the collection's name directly translates to frivolous, each piece is designed to feel lighthearted, airy, and jovial—never flippant. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Frivole The Frivole collection, launching this spring, continues in the brand's tradition of floral motifs. The seven-flower Frivole diamond bracelet Drawing of a flower-shaped pill box, circa 1960 The Frivole ring with eight rose and white gold flowers with diamonds. BAL HARBOUR 95