Balanchine's Jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels

[Syzygy]

Some fun window shopping: Van Cleef & Arpels has created a trio of watches inspired by Balanchine's Jewels...which itself was likely inspired by Balanchine's walks past VC&A, a series of emerald, ruby, and diamond brooches by the brand in the '40s, or through conversations with Claude Arpels — depending on which source you look to.

Not in my budget, but fun to look at.

"Bringing the inspiration for Balanchine’s masterpiece full circle, Van Cleef & Arpels has placed each act on the wrist in a trio of timepieces that use gem-setting, enamel painting and mechanical watchmaking to create an intense and glittering distillation of the ballet, complete with dancers and musical accompaniment. No detail is too small: even the curtains and proscenium arch of each watch evoke an appropriate real-life venue: the Opéra Garnier in Paris, the Marinsky in St Petersburg and the Lincoln Center in New York." via the Financial Times

https://www.ft.com/content/44f7b1bd-5e82-4aa8-a04b-314b2fee2b92?utm_source=The+Dance+Edit&utm_campaign=824272b975-TheDanceEdit20201119_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_71d672be74-824272b975-70139338

[dirac]

Thank you for this, Syzygy! This was fun. The article is also illustrated with photos from the ballet and a pic of Arpels and Balanchine flanking Suzanne Farrell. 

I like the "Emeralds" watch, myself.