Van Cleef & Arpels is a high jewelry maison that captivates the world with its poetic designs and outstanding craftsmanship. This exhibition explores the creativity and aesthetics of the brand."Eternal Moments Van Cleef & Arpels - "Art Deco as Told Through High Jewelry" is being held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum until Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Main Building Front Exterior Image courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Corlette 1929Platinum, emerald, diamonds Formerly owned by Princess Faiza of Egypt Van Cleef & Arpels Artifacts © Van Cleef & Arpels
This exhibition was planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (commonly known as the Art Deco Exposition). It features Van Cleef & Arpels' Intertwining Flowers, Red and White Rose Bracelet (1924), which won the Grand Prix in the jewelry category at the exhibition.High jewelry from the Art Deco period, pieces from private collections, and archive materials from the MaisonAll together.
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Main Building Large Guest Room Image courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
The venue, the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, is a museum that is open to the public as it was in the former residence of Prince Asaka, built in 1933. The Art Deco design, commissioned by Prince and Princess Asaka, remains almost exactly as it was at the time, making it a rare example of architecture where you can experience the atmosphere of the time. It is an ideal venue to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco Exposition.
Camellia Minaudière 1938Yellow gold, Mystery Set ruby, ruby Van Cleef & Arpels Artifacts © Van Cleef & Arpels
Chrysanthemum Clip 1937Platinum, yellow gold, Mystery Set ruby, diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Artifacts © Van Cleef & Arpels
The exhibition is divided into four chapters: Chapter 1 showcases high jewelry from the Art Deco period, while Chapter 2 introduces the new creative developments pursued by the Maison since 1920. Chapter 3 then presents a variety of pieces that convey the appeal of modernism, and Chapter 4 introduces the "savoir-faire" (artisanal skills) that has been passed down at Van Cleef & Arpels to the present day, divided into five sections.
Chantilly Zip Necklace 1952Yellow gold, platinum, diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Artifacts © Van Cleef & Arpels
In a space that conveys the Art Deco style to the present,An exhibition where you can experience jewelry that shines beyond 100 years and the craftsmanship of artisans.Admission requires a reservation for a specific date and time, so please purchase your ticket in advance on the exhibition's special website and then visit.
◆ "Eternal Moments Van Cleef & Arpels - Art Deco as told by high jewelry
[Period] Currently being held - Sunday, May 2026, 1
[Venue] Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
[Opening hours] 10:00-18:00 (entrance is until 30 minutes before closing)
※一部夜間開館日あり：11月21日（金）、22日（土）、28日（金）、29日（土）、12月5日（金）、6日（土）は20:00まで開館（入館は閉館の30分前まで）
[Closed] Every Monday and New Year's holiday (December 28th to January 4th)
※祝日の月曜日（10月13日、11月3日、24日、1月12日）は開館、翌日の火曜日（10月14日、11月4日、25日、1月13日）は休館
[Admission Fee] Adults 1,400 yen, University students 1,120 yen, High school students and those 65 and over 700 yen *Reservations required for specified dates and times
*Free for junior high school students and younger (no reservation required).
