The Spanish Dancer brooch from 1941 is a signature piece from French label Van Cleef&Arpels. Provided to China Daily

Beijingers wear it cool

Choosing from the many shades of chic

Based on extensive research, jewelers work with artists to sketch, select stones and explore new techniques to recreate the ballerina with precious stones.

"We always try to go further in representing the movements, the lightness and fragility of the ballerina. The design, the stone and the technique combine to create the most beautiful pieces from that inspiration," Bos says.

Reflections will be staged at the National Center for the Performing Arts on June 14 and 15.