There are certain jewellery motifs that remain favourites through the decades. Think hearts, flowers, birthstones and zodiac symbols. But tastes change, and what has been popular in the past can suddenly look dated or irrelevant in the present. Jewellery trends are especially interesting as they often reflect the zeitgeist of the time. In the 1940s when Van Cleef & Arpels first introduced the ballerina motif in its jewellery, it was linked to Louis Arpels’ love for the ballet from back
