One of my absolute favorite jewelry houses is Van Cleef & Arpels.  Since their founding in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels has always been known for their exquisite high jewelry.  This year’s collection is no different.  For 2012, the historic jewelry house celebrates luck, in all its various forms from all over the world, with its Palais de la chance collection.  Drawing on nature and past creations for inspiration, the master jewelers have captured the spirits of their subjects with grace and delicacy.  The High Jewelry pieces, interpreted as either your lucky star, lucky legends or lucky-charms nature, are sure to inspire even the most luckless individuals with glimmering positivity.  Famed for great innovation and whimsy, Van Cleef & Arpels succeeds yet again in displaying their prowess in jewelry design and manufacture.  Here are some of my favorites from the collection as well as inspirational pieces, but be sure to have a look at all the gorgeous jewelry from Palais de la chance:  www.vancleefarpels.com A Selection of High Jewelry Pieces from the Palais de la chance Collection Inspiration:  Spirit of Nature Inspiration:   Luck   All photos via Van Cleef & Arpels