#legend presents: Catching the light with Hong Kong Ballet

Dancers at the Hong Kong Ballet stretch and leap to discover just how many ways Van Cleef & Arpels jewels can glimmer, shine and sparkle

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  On Ruiqi À Cheval earrings with detachable pendants in platinum and 18K white gold with diamonds, and Snowflake bracelet in platinum and 18K white gold with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels White button-down A-line shirt dress by Jil Sander, available from Lane Crawford On Zhiyao Heritage earrings (circa 1966) in platinum, yellow gold and white gold with diamonds, and Heritage Primevère bracelet (circa 1967) in platinum, yellow gold and rose gold with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Peach sleeveless top and wide-legged trousers by Nina Ricci, available from Lane Crawford

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  On Zhiyao Corps de Ballet necklace, in 18K white gold and yellow gold with oval-cut blue sapphire, yellow sapphires, white mother-of-pearl and diamonds, and À Cheval bracelet in platinum and white gold with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Peach sleeveless top and wide-legged trousers by Nina Ricci, available from Lane Crawford

On Qingxin Snowflake earrings in platinum and white gold with diamonds, Sweet Charms watch in 18K white gold case with white gold bezel with round and baguette-cut diamonds, and Lotus Between the Finger Ring in 18K white gold with round diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Black bustier by La Perla, available from Sheer Lingerie Black floor-length lace gown by Tom Ford On Zhiyao Gerbe Heritage earrings (circa 1966) set in platinum, osmior and diamonds, and Sylphide ballerina clip in white gold and yellow gold with pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Black tuxedo jacket by Alexander McQueen On Ruiqi Cosmos earrings in large model in 18K white gold with round diamonds, and Sweet Charms watch in white gold case with white gold bezel with round and baguette-cut diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels White floor-length lace gown by Costarellos, available from The Loft Bridal

On Ruiqi À Cheval earrings with detachable pendants in platinum and white gold with diamonds, and Snowflake bracelet in platinum and white gold with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels White button-down A-line shirt dress by Jil Sander, available from Lane Crawford

On Qingxin Ailée ballerina clip in 18K white gold with sapphires and diamonds, and Lady Arpels Ballerine Enchantée watch with 18K white gold bezel with round diamonds, guilloché purple enamel dial with white gold hour markers and round diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Pink capelet floor-length dress by Givenchy On Zhiyao Entrelacs solitaire ring set in platinum with round diamonds and one emerald-cut diamond, Snowflake necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, and Bright earrings in 18K yellow gold with round diamonds and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Orange bell-sleeve Grecian midi-dress by Givenchy

On Zhiyao Entrelacs solitaire ring set in platinum with round diamonds and one emerald-cut diamond, Snowflake necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, and Bright earrings in 18K yellow gold with round diamonds and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Orange bell-sleeve Grecian midi-dress by Givenchy

On Zhiyao Cosmos earrings in large model in 18K white gold with round diamonds, Frivole 9-Flower necklace in 18K white gold with round diamonds, and Folie des Prés bracelet in 18K white gold with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Black tuxedo jacket and trousers by Alexander McQueen On Qingxin Snowflake earrings in platinum and white gold with diamonds, Sweet Charms watch in 18K white gold case with white gold bezel with round and baguette-cut diamonds, and Lotus Between the Finger Ring in 18K white gold with round diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Black bustier by La Perla, available from Sheer Lingerie Black floor-length lace gown by Tom Ford

On Qingxin Liane long necklace in 18K yellow gold with green garnets, lapis lazuli and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Beige sequin-studded floor-length gown by One Day Bridal, available from The Loft Bridal

On Ruiqi Sweet Charms watch in 18K white gold case with white gold bezel with round and baguette-cut diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels White floor-length lace gown by Costarellos, available from The Loft Bridal On Zhiyao Sylphide ballerina clip in 18K white gold and yellow gold with pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels Black tuxedo jacket by Alexander McQueen

Credits With the kind permission of the Hong Kong Ballet  Principal Dancer / Chen Zhiyao Soloist / Wang Qingxin Soloist / Yang Ruiqi Principal Dancer / Li Lin Soloist / Garry Corpuz  Ballet Master / Luis R Torres  Photography / Kay Lai Styling / Jacqueline Au Hair & Make-Up / Mimi Lau and Emma Chan at Mimi Lau Makeup Photography Assistant / Queenie Yeung Styling Assistant / Linda Cheung Editorial Assistant / Arwen Yeung