Arc de Triomphe powder case (1945)

Let's begin your discovery of Paris with an iconic site: the Arc de Triomphe. After World War II, Van Cleef & Arpels paid tribute to its native city and renowned monuments through a series of clips, charm bracelets, and precious objects. One such piece is this powder case. On a yellow gold cover, two stylish figures sculpted in relief and set with precious stones, stroll along an engraved avenue dominated by the Arc de Triomphe. Meticulously rendered, the monument overlooks the horizon, symbolizing renewed peace and joie de vivre.