The jewels that inspired choreographer George Balanchine (The Royal Ballet)

Catherine Cariou, Heritage Director at Van Cleef & Arpels, shows Darcey Bussell and Patricia Neary the jewels that inspired George Balanchine. Find out more at: Balanchine used the motif of jewels to evoke emotions rather than to tell a story in this piece. The three acts draw on different jewels, and there is a strong connection between each gem stone and the atmosphere of each act. Emeralds are green, and spring-like, as is the choreography that accompanies music from Gabriel