The name of the house Van Cleef & Arpels was born in 1896 as a result of the marriage between Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a diamond dealer from the Netherlands, and Estelle Arpels, the daughter of a gemstone merchant. Today, Van Cleef & Arpels is a world-renowned name, celebrated for the unparalleled craftsmanship and originality of its jewelry creations. Since 1976, Van Cleef & Arpels has also begun creating perfumes that are as beautiful as their precious jewelry.