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Included are creations that have never been shown in public before
The Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love exhibition has opened in Riyadh. Photos: Van Cleef & Arpels
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There are more than 280 jewellery pieces, watches and objet d’art on show
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The exhibition occupies 12 rooms on the ground floor of the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Having already shown in Milan and Shanghai, the exhibition has been redesigned for Riyadh
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The exhibition spans the history of the maison from 1906 to the present day
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In addition to historic pieces, there are more than 90 original documents, including notebooks, sketches and gouache drawings on show
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The exhibition brings together priceless jewels from the company archive, as well as private collections
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A Maharaja-esque emerald necklace where each gemstone has been hand carved into a plump cushion
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Architect, designer and artist Johanna Grawunder created the exhibition’s scenography
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One of the pieces in the Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love exhibition
The scenography takes its inspiration from the desert landscapes surrounding Riyadh
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Included are creations that have never been shown in public before
The Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love exhibition has opened in Riyadh. Photos: Van Cleef & Arpels
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RVJURAZL6ZHVBHYNQKWLSJFGPM.jpg?smart=true&auth=1e1074973c535135667f23f5708eecadc52dbe8495e334d491c413f92f721bb0&width=400&height=225)
There are more than 280 jewellery pieces, watches and objet d’art on show
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GMRBHZTMO5EFFH3OKTBZ2FZBFM.jpg?smart=true&auth=47a31c9b3ccdda5df662f3fcc42eaf271f3e0da5b7c80bdc2d421d27e3bdc60f&width=400&height=225)
The exhibition occupies 12 rooms on the ground floor of the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Having already shown in Milan and Shanghai, the exhibition has been redesigned for Riyadh
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZHKJM3NSQZF7NC6RUC7YDZCZGE.jpg?smart=true&auth=c67dcb1d6123d14496602184c6fecdb832793d97975cf9b91ad33895fa1fc55e&width=400&height=225)
The exhibition spans the history of the maison from 1906 to the present day
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CEPQWD7EUJAF5JTRFBXSQ5GRLI.jpg?smart=true&auth=ef560f60f23790096ae5c39001634e82eea38dacceaaf48b4e881322ef095253&width=400&height=225)
In addition to historic pieces, there are more than 90 original documents, including notebooks, sketches and gouache drawings on show
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IGYQGLUI2VDU5LOBX75AKGJH6E.jpg?smart=true&auth=4fa92a3502e66dd31dee371d172fb065cd721c8d51264d817f5073477396f03e&width=400&height=225)
The exhibition brings together priceless jewels from the company archive, as well as private collections
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4RLFZUGBUNGCFGOELX2BTPBGFU.jpg?smart=true&auth=efd764bc8abee370fa3a52a82ea6fc0108b57fc7093deeb807309d8f385b9c29&width=400&height=225)
A Maharaja-esque emerald necklace where each gemstone has been hand carved into a plump cushion
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OSVHUF55ZRGYVAVOL4ME55FFRA.jpg?smart=true&auth=b3239bab851c6107da19bd1d4393ecae5edb8ddb0276d40b5523904cb2085fee&width=400&height=225)
Architect, designer and artist Johanna Grawunder created the exhibition’s scenography
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4HUED7EOMBEZTNBKWJUA4K3VAY.jpg?smart=true&auth=6c1161f08bfe4f154b7caad2e0ef2d4f39e68e8c1ce21b5fb5fa241f688f0a11&width=400&height=225)
One of the pieces in the Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love exhibition
The scenography takes its inspiration from the desert landscapes surrounding Riyadh
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RNN2DJCQOBC6BOGCQA4E6D5BYA.jpg?smart=true&auth=0d65c728a28897fbdbcdc1cfd4464c11011ab58e46d2d8fe1b6a19e75faaad53&width=400&height=225)
Included are creations that have never been shown in public before
Van Cleef & Arpels presents priceless jewels in Saudi exhibition
The jewellery brand has unveiled its Time, Nature, Love exhibition in Riyadh
Sarah Maisey
03 February, 2023
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