Van Cleef Alhambra pendant 3D print model

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History Alfred Van Cleef's partnership with his father-in-law, Salomon Arpels, formed the company in 1896. In 1906, after Arpels' passing, Alfred and two brothers-in-law, Charles and Julien, secured a location for Van Cleef & Arpels at 22 Place Vendôme, directly across from the Hôtel Ritz, where Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique shop. Louis, the third Arpels brother, soon joined the company. Van Cleef & Arpels launched boutiques in popular holiday destinations like Deauville, Vichy, Le Touquet, Nice, and Monte-Carlo. In 1925, a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet adorned with red and white roses made from rubies and diamonds won the top prize at the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts. Alfred and Esther's daughter, Renée (born Rachel) Puissant, took over the company's artistic direction in 1926. Working closely with draftsman René Sim Lacaze for twenty years, Puissant was a key figure in shaping Van Cleef & Arpels' vision. The company expanded into new markets, becoming the first French jewelers to open boutiques in Japan and China. Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A. acquired the firm in 1999. In 1966, Van Cleef & Arpels was tasked with creating a stunning crown for Empress Farah Pahlavi ahead of her coronation in 1967. A team traveled to Iran to select the most impressive gems for the crown. After eleven months of work, Van Cleef & Arpels presented the empress with a regal crown made from emerald velvet adorned with thirty-six emeralds, thirty-six rubies, one hundred and five pearls, and fourteen hundred and sixty-nine diamonds. Boutiques Van Cleef & Arpels has stores throughout the Middle East and South East Asia, showcasing its products in standalone boutiques, major department store boutiques, and independent stores. Standalone boutiques can be found in Geneva, Zurich, Munich, London, Milan, Shanghai, and Paris, where the company maintains multiple locations, including its flagship store at Place Vendôme. In the United States, Van Cleef & Arpels operates standalone boutiques in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Houston, and Las Vegas. Additionally, it has stores in Naples, Palm Beach, as well as a location in Aspen. The Chicago boutique opened in 2001 on North Michigan Avenue before moving to the larger Drake Hotel space in November 2011, while the New York City flagship store underwent renovations in 2013. The brand expanded into Australia in 2016 with the opening of a boutique at Collins Street, Melbourne. The following year, another boutique was launched at Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Plans are underway to open a second Melbourne boutique at Chadstone Shopping Centre in 2018.