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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Bracelet 62 round cut diamonds set with 7 black onyx links
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx and
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Diamond and Onyx Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer / Hallmarks: Van Cleef & Arpels ♦ Metal:  18 karat ♦ Gem stone: 20 Diamonds = .60 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Ring in Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with black onyx and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Textured Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning retro Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k textured yellow gold and beautifully
Category

Vintage 1960s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond Sautoir Necklace This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Necklace
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the classic Magic Alhambra collection features a
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Door Knocker White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Vintage Diamond And Black Onyx Door Knocker Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
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1990s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Ring, 18K
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx and White Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring made in 18
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20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels, of French origin and circa late 20th Century. This
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Black Onyx Bow Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace and Earring Set in the design of a ribbon bow made with
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS black onyx VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 10 MOTIF Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Collier Vintage Alhambra in 18K yellow gold and onyx. As each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cabochon 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. A stunning
Category

20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Black Onyx Necklace Box Papers COA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra 20 Motifs Necklace Style: Necklace Ref. number: VCARA43100
Category

2010s Rope Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond and Onyx Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1985, this Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and onyx bombé ring is set in 18K gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Checkerboard ring made in France
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpels circa 1960s diamond & black onyx checkerboard drawbridge shaped cocktail ring
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Double Headed Swan Ring In Black Onyx With Diamonds Emeralds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A whimsical double headed swan ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, the bypass style ring in 18ct
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog with Newspaper Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
Embrace the whimsical charm of this rare Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch, of French
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx 18kt YG Earrings Full Set COA Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Earrings Style: Clip On With Post for Pierce Ears
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx and Diamond Ring 18kt YG COA Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Ring Style: Bezel Set Ref. number: JAO***** Metal
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Pendant Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels onyx disk pendant necklace in 18-karat yellow gold, circa 1970. The
Category

20th Century British Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Black Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring, made in Paris France by
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx Bracelet with Pave Details
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
smooth black onyx. The clasp is cleverly hidden within one of the beads. A stunning piece for a Van Cleef
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1 Motif Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection:Alhambra Model: Single Motif Style: Pendant Necklace
Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 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
Category

1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18 karat gold featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds and black onyx. Weight 12.4 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Onyx in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Vintage Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx & Diamond 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring. A stunning vintage
Category

20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A lovely Van Cleef and Arpels onyx and diamond chain link bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring. A stunning ring
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Fluted Onyx Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Band ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage ring made in Paris France circa late 1970's
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels "Miroir Des Eaux" Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Miroir Des Eaux' Multi- gem and Diamond Necklace. This necklace has rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Miroir Des Eaux Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Onyx Mother Of Pearl Diamond Miroir des Eaux Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Large Pendant in 18kt Gold with 1.96 Ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A classic iconic pendant, created in Paris France by the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Chrysoprase Ring 18kt Gold 1.45ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set chrysoprase ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Mother of Pearl Door Knocker Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond And Black Onyx Door Knocker Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Boucheron Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Onyx Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pair of vintage Boucheron 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and black onyx earrings. These
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Winking Cat Emerald Diamond Onyx Brooch Yellow Gold English 1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
, 1958. This enchanting brooch, reminiscent of the coveted "Chat Malicieux" design by Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Bronze, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
from black onyx. Accented with two curved lines, set with a French pave of 48 round brilliants cuts
Category

Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Well-Dressed Gemstone Snowman Brooch (Special Order)
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
, rubies (the scarf), black onyx (eyes and buttons), and sapphires (hat brim). The brooch is 1.75 inches
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k yellow gold cufflinks, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with black onyx. Cufflink top
Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Pendant Charm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Collection: Magic Alhambra Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Diamond and Onyx Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Wilmington, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Diamond and Onyx Alhambra Pin This Pin is an example of the rich yet
Category

Vintage 1980s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Diamond and Onyx Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Diamond and Onyx Pin
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Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Brilliant Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels yellow gold claw set brilliant cut diamond and black onyx oval and bar link
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Owl Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
and black, onyx. In 18K yellow gold. Signature: VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS, OR 750, M 36826
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Owl Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Owl Brooch
W 12.21 in L 17.33 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra White and Grey Mop Onyx Bracelet, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
bracelet VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VCA Magic Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold White, Grey Mother Of Pearl & Black Onyx
Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1980 Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace - circa 1980 Epitomizing Egyptian revival combined with the artistic
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Panther Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
. The eyes are two cabochon emeralds and the nose is applied with black enamel. Signed Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 26 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, black onyx and diamond ring. Van Cleef & Arpels. Of bombe' design, set
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Black Onyx 10 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer Van Cleef & Arpels Style 10 motif necklace Material 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Magic Alhambra Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magic Alhambra Black Onyx Long Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 motifs of
Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 10 diamonds, VS clarity, G
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With24 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, a long rich history of trend setting fashion that is still relevant today. The
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Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Box Material: 18k Yellow Gold, total weight - 4.64 grams Gemset: Set with 1 Black Onyx Condition: 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef Black Onyx For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef black onyx you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a van cleef black onyx from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a van cleef black onyx, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Van Cleef Black Onyx?

The price for a van cleef black onyx starts at $1,900 and tops out at $135,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,399.

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.