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Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Twisted Gold Bracelet, 18K Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Twisted Gold Bracelet made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The
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20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch An 18 karat yellow gold flower motif brooch set with
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
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Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Bracelet An 18 karat yellow gold bracelet with alternating
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Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings A pair of 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the
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Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Convertible Necklace An 18 karat yellow gold necklace set
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Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Signed Van Cleef and Arpels and numbered Measurements: 2.5" x 2.5"
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Zip Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
of the time. In the late 1930s, the Van Cleef & Arpels Art Director Renée Puissant set out to create
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Gem Set Perfume Bottle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perfume, measuring 2 3/8 inches in height 7/16 inch
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Vintage 1950s American Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Turquoise and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of handmade Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earrings. Butterflies are
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Sultana Ring, circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold, London import mark and date letter, maker's mark 'VCA' for Van Cleef & Arpels, French
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Torsade Bracelet An 18 karat gold beaded bracelet
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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond floral Ear-clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond floral ear-clips in 18k yellow gold. The earrings are
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Late 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1965
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
yellow gold beaded mesh twist band. The ‘Twist’ bracelet is one of Van Cleef and Arpels’ most enduring
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set Both the necklace and earrings
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Asymmetrical Coral & Turquoise Day & Night Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Asymmetrical Angel Skin Coral & Turquoise Diamond Day & Night Earrings A pair
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Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and sapphires. The metal is 18k yellow gold weighing 33.56 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels with
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Mid-20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Turquoise Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 60’s, these Turquoise & Pearl Drop earrings channel the heady glamour of the decade
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20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Diamond & Turquoise Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alhambra 20 Motifs Diamond And Turquoise Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Van Cleef and Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Clover Brooch. Designed as a clover, pear
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1960s Diamond Turquoise Poire Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Turquoise Poire Suite in 18k Yellow and White Gold. A mid-century demi
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Station Turquoise Necklace in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 10 Station Turquoise Necklace in 18K Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquosie Two Butterfly Diamond Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ 11,600 € Inc taxes Model VCARP7UP00 Serial Number JC******* Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Turquoise
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond, Turquoise and Onyx Dress Ring, circa 1990s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish diamond, onyx and turquoise dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1990s, the ring of rounded
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1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond / Turquoise 20 Motif Necklace Ltd
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition rare and highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly Between the Finger Turquoise Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Between the Finger ring from Van Cleef & Arpel's Two Butterfly collection is made in
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2010s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra butterfly earstuds 18K yellow gold MOP
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
nephew of Estelle Arpels, who founded Van Cleef & Arpels with her husband, Alfred, in 1906 — liked to say
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Sautoir Pendant Necklace An 18 karat gold chain necklace set with 141
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Vintage 1960s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Malachite Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
, which gave its name to the Van Cleef & Arpels line. The first Alhambra jewel was a long gold chain with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
A gorgeous 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Gold Baton Cufflinks With Interchangeable Ends Ca 1972
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of gold and hardstone vintage cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1972, the double
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Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Cartier Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The 1960s 18k yellow gold bracelet, set with twenty-eight cabochon turquoise and diamonds, signed
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Vintage 1960s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Italian Blue Turquoise White Diamond Yellow Gold Pelouse Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A flexible Italian 18 karat yellow and white gold bracelet set with cabochons of blue turquoise and
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20th Century Italian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, Fabergé or Van Cleef & Arpels, rank among the top brands providing ideal investment opportunities. Jewelry
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
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Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Emerald Love Birds Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely vintage Van Cleef & Arpels style brooch depicting three playful love birds sitting
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
spirit of this Ring reminds early creations of Van Cleef & Arpels in style and design but I'm not
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Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
statement is still up to date. ​Comparing to other famous luxury jewelry brands, such as Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
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Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Desk Clock with Alarm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
movement and rests on turquoise bead feet. CREDENTIALS • Stamped “Van Cleef & Arpels” • French makers
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Turquoise and Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef And Arpels 1960s Ring in 18 carats Yellow Gold , Turquoises and Pearls. -SIGNED: V C A
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Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage VCA, NY bracelet, circa 1960s. The bracelet features 18k yellow gold, turquoise, and
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Late 20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Vintage Alhambra Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Length: 7.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Earstuds Yellow Gold Turquoise Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Earring Stones Turquoise : 2 stones Size: 1.5 x 1.5
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2010s French Stud Earrings

Magnificent 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Kortrijk, BE
, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, N.Y. and numbered. New York, 1966. Total
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Late 20th Century American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. A Turquoise and Diamond Fringe Necklace.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
-shaped turquoise drop, to a yellow gold chevron-link back-chain culminating in a turquoise and diamond
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Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Alhambra 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
creations are distinguished by their unique, timeless elegance. The Turquoise stones that Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Pair of and Alhambra Turquoise Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra turquoise earrings. With its celebrated round bead setting
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2010s French Stud Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
18K Yellow Gold Brooch with diamonds and a cabouchon oval Turquoise. Diamond total carat weight
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Diamond

JOHN RUBEL CO. Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rubel Co., manufacturing jewelers who produced many of the ballerina clips for Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Turquoise Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in the shape of a clover. Turquoise
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2010s French Stud Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Vintage Alhambra" clover-shaped pendant, designed with a turquoise center within a yellow gold
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2010s French Drop Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow and White Gold Enamel Turquoise Lapel Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef and Arpels, Paris, 18 karat yellow and white gold, turquoise and enamel lapel watch
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Turquoise Magic Alhambra Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An iconic pair of 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection
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2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Gold Cluster Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Textured 18K Yellow Gold Earrings each set with four lines of round turquoise cabochons. Sise: 2.3
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and diamond necklace. Van Cleef and Arpels. French. Circa
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Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 motifs of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond, Turquoise and Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 9.5 grams. It is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels stud earrings from the iconic Sweet Alhambra collection feature
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Early 2000s French Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond and Gold Bird Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and diamond bird brooch. Circa 1964
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: AT-1590 Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: VCARA45700 Date: circa 2011
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Turquoise Yellow Gold Van Cleef And Arpels For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of turquoise yellow gold van cleef and arpels. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 24 vintage examples as well as 3 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of turquoise yellow gold van cleef and arpels to choose from, but Art Deco and Modern turquoise yellow gold van cleef and arpels are of considerable interest. A selection of round cut, cabochon and uncut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of turquoise yellow gold van cleef and arpels, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Turquoise Yellow Gold Van Cleef And Arpels?

On average, turquoise yellow gold van cleef and arpels at 1stDibs sell for $12,563, while they’re typically $3,495 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.