Parrot clips (1991-1992)

These clips by Van Cleef & Arpels feature layered feathers handcrafted from ornamental and precious gemstones, set in yellow gold against paved diamond bodies. The birds are elegantly perched on branches carved from onyx. Exuding a distinctive 1990s aesthetic, the pieces combine clean lines with colour-blocking effects. Their stylised forms celebrate the joyful vitality of tropical birds through a balanced interplay of colour, texture and form.

CRAFTED BY

Van Cleef & Arpels

Paris, France

This object is not included in the Homo Faber Awards 2026.