Perlee and Frivole
History
Alhambra
Inspiration
Flora and Fauna
100

Describe the Perlee aesthetic?

What is a pure design of gold beads that has played a signature role in Van Cleef & Arpels designs throughout history.

100

Which 1970's Princess used to mix and match pieces from the Alhambra collection to create her own look for everyday?

Who is Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco.

100

What is the first Alhambra creation made?

What is 18k hammered yellow gold 20 motif

100

What is Guilloche and what is its meaning?

What is a hand engraving on a precious metal surface arrange in a sun-shape striation that brings a play of light. It is said to hold the key to unlock hidden secrets and timeless mysteries. 

100

Which collection uses a flower that symbolizes both beauty and purity?

What is Lotus?

200

Describe the Frivole collection

What is 3 dimensional mirror polished, heart shaped petals 

200

What role did Renee Puissant hold with the Maison?

What is Creative Director

200

What year was Sweet Alhambra launched?

What is 2007

200

What was the name of the poem Jacques Arpels gave his employees?

What is Don't Quit

200

Lucky Animals is inspired by what from what era?

What is La Boutique from the 1950's

300

Perlee was inspired by which collection from which year?

What is Couscous from the 1948

300

What are the 9 craftsmanship roles that play a part in creating a Van Cleef & Arpels creation?

What is Designer, Stones expert, Mock up maker, Jeweler, Smelter, Lapidary, Stone setter, Engraver, and Polisher

300

How would you describe our motifs in the Byzantine collection?

What is an open work motif

300

What are the 6 sources of inspiration for each of Van Cleef & Arpels collections?

What is Nature, Astronomy, Art & Culture, Couture, Luck, and Imaginary Worlds

300

Which collections have round heart shaped petals?

What is Cosmos and Frivole

400

What do the upward crafted petals symbolize in the Frivole collection?

What is to evoke natural movements in nature or to symbolize flowers floating in the breeze

400

Whatyear did our first boutique in New York open which still stands today?

What is 1940

400

Which Alhambra collection plays an ode to nature?

What is Lucky Alhambra 

400

Fill in the blank: "The constantly changing aspect of _________, which features a subtle balance between strength and fragility, is a major source of inspiration"

What is Nature

400

What collection holds a Christmas flower that only blooms in Winter?

What is Rose de Noell

500

What are the 7 collections of Perlee?

Clovers, Pearls of gold, Signature, Diamonds, Solitaire, Couleurs, and Novelties

500

Where was the first boutique in the US opened?

What is the 36th floor of the Rockefeller Center

500

How many sub collections make up Alhambra, List all...

What is 6 collections, Vintage, Pure, Magic, Lucky, Byzantine, Sweet

500

What does the open winged and closed winged ladybug represent?

What is closed wing represents "to bring good luck to yourself" where as open wing represents "to bring good luck to others"

500

What are the motifs made up of in our Lucky Spring Collection?

What is Ladybug, Lilies, Leaves, and Plum Blossom