The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in Shirokanedai, Tokyo, is home to the exhibition "Eternal Moments: Van Cleef & Arpels - Art Deco as Told Through High Jewelry," which opens on September 27th and runs until January 18th, 2026.

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This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco Exposition held in Paris in 1925. Focusing on representative pieces from the Art Deco period, the exhibition features approximately 250 pieces of high jewelry, watches, and crafts, as well as approximately 60 archival documents. The setting for the exhibition, the former residence of Prince Asaka (now the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum), is a rare example of architecture that retains a strong trace of the Art Deco style of the time, and one of the highlights is how the architectural space itself responds to the exhibition.

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The Brilliance of Art Deco and the Maison's Innovation
The exhibition will feature works that combine geometric and natural motifs, including Intertwined Flowers, Red and White Rose Bracelet, created in 1924 and winning the Grand Prix at the Art Deco Exposition. Long necklaces strung with vibrant emeralds and rubies and geometrically stylized lily brooches embody the Art Deco aesthetic.

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Furthermore, in the 1930s, functional and modern pieces such as the Camellia Minaudière and Cadenas Wristwatch emerged, reflecting changes in women's lifestyles. These examples demonstrate that Van Cleef & Arpels' ingenuity transcends time and resonates with contemporary design.

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A Garden of Savoir-Faire
The new wing showcases the "savoir-faire" (artisanal skill) that is synonymous with the Maison. Pieces that combine innovation and playfulness, such as the Chrysanthemum Clip, which features rubies made using the mystery set technique, and the Chantilly Zip Necklace, which was inspired by a zipper, demonstrate the lineage of creativity that continues from Art Deco to the present day.

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Who is Van Cleef & Arpels?
Founded in 1895 as a result of the marriage of Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels, the Maison opened its first boutique on Paris's Place Vendôme in 1906. Its poetic designs, inspired by nature, dance, and couture, and innovative techniques quickly became signature styles. From the Mystery Set technique to the Alhambra motif and the Zip necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic creations are imbued with exceptional craftsmanship and timeless creativity.

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This exhibition is more than just a retrospective; it offers a rare opportunity to relive the dialogue between the Maison and the artistic trend known as Art Deco. The historic space of the Garden Museum resonates with Van Cleef & Arpels' high jewelry, bringing us glittering moments that transcend the ages.








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