Spring is a time to shed the stressors of winter and usher in a new season, one blooming with possibilities. A beautiful array of inspiration awaits thanks to a special immersive installation by Van Cleef & Arpels. The storied French jeweler is taking over the Jewel Court at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California from April 1 to 16 and putting its most dazzling watches in the spotlight. The brand promises the 1,000-square-foot display will transport viewers to a space “suspended between heaven and earth” in an environment that will feel like a “walk in an enchanted forest.”

The special installation, Poetry of Time, will bring to life Van Cleef & Arpels’ legendary watchmaking skills. Notably, the selection will explore two themes that are important to the brand — nature and astronomy. As visitors admire the timepieces, they will notice wall motifs inspired by Van Cleef & Arpels creations thanks to the décor by the Aubusson tapestry workshop and the Glassworks glass workshop.

“The Poetry of Time installation reflects the unique creativity and watchmaking expertise of the Maison,” says Helen King, President & CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels Americas. “We are thrilled to welcome visitors into our enchanted garden to discover our most precious creations and experience educational workshops with our Swiss craftsmen.”

The brand is also unveiling a surprise for all timepiece aficionados by pre-launching the Sweet Alhambra watch in rose gold and carnelian and presenting the Lady Féerie Or Rose watch exclusively at South Coast Plaza.

Admirers of Van Cleef & Arpels will recognize the Alhambra collection, which famously features a four-leaf clover-inspired charm representing a token of luck. Its latest iteration, the Sweet Alhambra style, appears to be a bracelet at first glance, but a subtle dial graces the largest clover shape amongst its alternating gold and ornamental stone motif.

Van Cleef & Arpels has incorporated fairies into its designs since the ‘40s. For the new pink-hued Lady Féerie watch, Poetic Complications, a fairy on the dial is the embodiment of a fairytale dream as it marks each hour with a magic wand that doubles as one of the watch’s hands.

If flower power is what you’re looking for this spring, the Lady Arpels Heures Florales and Lady Arpels Heures Florales Cerisier watches burst with creativity and poetic touches. Both pieces highlight the beauty of nature and were inspired by the floral clock concept from Carl von Linné’s 1751 book Philosophia Botanica. The 3D flowers on the dial actually bloom and close, and the 12 corollas refresh the dial’s overall look every 60 minutes.

Last but not least, there are new versions of the signature Perlée watch featuring a double line of golden beads surrounding a dial adorned with pavé-set diamonds, guilloché rose gold or mother of pearl.

Prepare to be whisked away and immersed in a beautiful moment in time by the dreamy installation.

Visit 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, California from April 1-16 and learn more at vancleefarpels.com.

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