With fewer tiers, the new Palmyre Parures can be worn on any occasion.
Van Cleef & Arpels drew inspiration from its sequins motif and couture in creating the classic high jewellery, launched in 1978.
The Palmyre originally streamed with multiple rows of diamonds while variations with sapphires were unveiled in 2015.
The new necklaces and bracelets are designed with three rows of gemstones while earrings are shorter with four rows or with a single-row design.
The maison's gemologists are very picky about the diamonds as well as pink and blue sapphires, set on the rose gold or white gold versions.
The selection of sapphires is based on purity and brilliance as well as the intensity of the colour, which has to be in three tones for a gradation. The size of the stones varies subtly on the necklaces, with the largest positioned on the front to emphasise perspective.
The prong setting is adjusted to embrace the contour of each gem while the gold structure must be light, supple and resistant.
Demanding precision and patience, polishing is performed at several points during production in order to bring out the full radiance of the gold without distorting the delicate filigreed mesh of precious stones.
