Secret Garden: Inside Van Cleef & Arpels’ New Duplex Boutique at Ion Orchard

The maison’s first Southeast Asian duplex boutique is more than a store—it’s a garden, a gallery, and a stage for its iconic high jewellery creations
In Van Cleef & Arpels’s ION boutique in Singapore, the private glasshouse for clients is airy, luminous, and rooted in the maison’s enduring love for nature (Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels)

Step into Van Cleef & Arpels’s newest Singapore boutique, and you’re instantly immersed in a world where nature, poetry, and craftsmanship converge. Located in ION Orchard along the city’s iconic shopping belt, this first-ever duplex boutique in Southeast Asia is far more than a store—it’s a full sensory experience.

More than a destination, the new Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Singapore is a journey—through nature, craft, light, and the maison’s timeless imagination (Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels)

Nestled in a bucolic greenhouse, the boutique mirrors Singapore’s identity as a Garden City. Orchids bloom freely, guiding guests toward Van Cleef & Arpels’s creations, while tropical flower-inspired wallpapers celebrate one of the maison’s most cherished muses: nature.

“This boutique represents another milestone in strengthening the maison’s presence in Southeast Asia,” says Julie Clody Medina, president of Van Cleef & Arpels, Asia Pacific. We are honoured to welcome our guests and present our creations in a boutique experience surrounded by an oasis of nature in the Garden City of Singapore.”

A curated library anchors the boutique—lined with design histories, gemstone lore, and maison archives (Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels)

Upstairs, styled like a ‘French apartment’ brought to life, the duplex opens onto two private salons flooded with natural light, creating an intimate, contemplative atmosphere. Every detail —from the layout to the décor— reflects the maison’s poetic vision, transforming each visit into a moment of discovery.

Notable among the pieces within the boutique is the 1927 Flower brooch, a platinumand-diamond creation whose asymmetrical openwork petals echo the energy of a garden in motion (Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels)

The boutique also showcases the maison’s iconic heritage pieces and high jewellery collections. Among them, the historic Flower brooch from 1927, crafted in platinum and diamonds, evokes the vitality of nature with its asymmetrical, openwork petals.

Meanwhile, the Treasure Island high jewellery collection makes its Singapore debut, transporting visitors on a voyage of exotic flora, fauna, and mythical narratives. Standout pieces include the Récif Corallien necklace, Coquilles Mystérieuses bracelet, and Couronne Précieuse ring—each a testament to the maison’s mastery of gems, colour, and technique.

The facade of the duplex stands luminous on Orchard Road (Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels)

“Together, these two spaces form more than a destination—they form a journey that reflects the maison’s vision and passion, rooted in excellence, nourished with creativity and enriched with a meaningful experience,” remarks Dorothée Henrio, managing director, Southeast Asia. “We open the gates to our garden and invite the world to wander in our universe.”

To celebrate the festive season, the boutique’s exterior will transform into an ephemeral forest scenography from now until January 1, 2026. Created in collaboration with designers Burcu & Geoffrey, the installation wraps every tree in silver snow, evoking a magical winter wonderland and extending the maison’s narrative beyond the boutique’s walls.

Since its founding in 1906 at Paris’ Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels has captivated the world with its inventive, poetic approach to jewellery and watchmaking. Now, Singapore has its own corner of that world—ready to wander, explore, and fall in love with.

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