A FAMILY OF KANGAROOS, THE mother with a joey in her pouch, leaps with boundless energy; two koalas stare at their beholder with bewilderment; a pair of peacocks preens and primps, their train fanning majestically behind them.
No, we are not describing our latest visit to the zoo. It is, in fact, the latest high jewellery collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a menagerie of playful creatures that have been realistically depicted. Named L’Arche de Noé, the line-up is a whimsical rendition of Noah’s ark, featuring the animals in pairs, some in love, some in camaraderie, some simply up to a bit of mischief.
This series of brooches is a throwback to the maison’s archives, which are filled with interpretations of animals, including winged creatures. Ever since its inception…
