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De Zip is a very interesting creation. The idea was born in 1938 at a time where Elsa's Caparelli

was using DeZip in fashion. At that time, the Maison's artistic director was René Prissant.

She was the daughter of the founding couple.

And she decided to create a jewel inspired by the zip fastener,

which was quite bold.

You know, it was this element that was...

Utilitarian.

It was useful, but not remotely beautiful or decorative.

And it took over 12 years to the maison to actually create it because it was so complex in its technology.

Welcome to a jewels could talk. I'm Carol Walton, the voice of jewelry, an author, broadcaster,

and the woman who initiated

the role of Jewelry editor at magazines like Tatler and British Vogue.

This is a podcast for everyone. For people who do like jewelry, for people who don't realize

they like jewelry, and anyone intrigued by fascinating facts, new ideas and forgotten histories.

So please join me as I tell sparkly tales meeting all sorts of people delving into four

centuries of jewellery culture and investigate what's happening now.

Today we are talking about the French Maison van Clif and Arpels. There have been two important moments recently. The first was about 10 days ago when the Queen Consort was signing

the Declaration of Accession with her husband, King Charles III.

And on her wrist, as she signed, was a lapis lazuli, Alambra bracelet by Van Cleef.

We all know that King Charles is very passionate about architecture.

And the Alambra is a symbol that you see.

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