Among them, "secret inlay" is still an important reason why Van Cleef & Arpels stands proudly in the world because of its unique craftsmanship.
Concealed inlay means that there is no metal support or base on the front of jewelry, so it is also called "gold-free inlay" and "seamless inlay". This technology was invented by Jacques-Arghir, a Parisian craftsman, in 1929, which brought fresh blood and changes to the jewelry industry.
At present, only a few jewelers know this craft. This ingenious mosaic technology has no claws visible to the naked eye, and the mosaic effect is simple and pleasing to the eye, which makes every piece of jewelry have unparalleled exquisiteness. Whether it's a handkerchief brooch as thin as a cicada's wing, a lifelike butterfly or a crystal-clear snowflake, every piece of jewelry reflects the exquisiteness and agility of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Concealed inlay is a complicated process, and both inlay and gem must be carefully carved. Each gem needs at least 90 minutes of carving in the hands of craftsmen. Therefore, craftsmen need to spend hundreds or even thousands of hours making a piece of jewelry.
Close setting is the icing on the cake for the jewelry world, which shows the color and poetry of the gem to the greatest extent.
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