This book presents the legendary jewelry and precious objects of Van Cleef & Arpels, and how they relate to time, nature and love.

Time is a fundamental element for both creativity and craftsmanship. Time gives objects their shape; defines their style; determines their function, social utility, and the choice of materials and techniques; indicates origin; hones taste; and reveals context. Nature plays an equally important role for Van Cleef & Arpels as an ever-present source of inspiration and tribute, embodied in unique gems and timeless masterpieces drawing on flora and fauna. Van Cleef & Arpels is founded on love, the most powerful energy in the world. Each object is handcrafted with love, and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry has sealed some of the century's most legendary love stories.

本书介绍了法国知名珠宝品牌梵克雅宝（Van Cleef＆Arpels）的**珠宝和珍贵首饰，以及它们与时间，自然和爱的关系。

时间是创造力和工艺的基本要素。时间赋予物体以形状。定义它们的样式；决定其功能，社会效用以及材料和技术的选择；表明产地；磨炼品味并揭露背景。自然在梵克雅宝的设计中扮演着同等重要的角色，它是灵感和赞扬的永恒源泉，体现在独特的宝石和以动植物为灵感的永恒杰作中。梵克雅宝建立在爱这一世界上最强大的力量上。每件首饰都是带着爱手工制作的，而梵克雅宝珠宝则封存了数世纪最传奇的爱情故事。