Van Cleef Arpel Socrate
Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Necklace/Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold and Diamonds. Feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Between the Finger Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Between the Finger ring from Van Cleef & Arpel's Socrate collection is made in 18k
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2010s French More Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring Cert
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage ring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the "Socrate" collection features a floral bouquet crafted white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Socrate collection is a testament to the
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Ring. Sz.50
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Socrate collection features a delicate
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Early 2000s French Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Between the Finger Socrate Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate between the finger ring. The ring is a size 5.25 (US), made of 18K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Socrate Earrings, large model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This striking Van Cleef & Arpels pair of pierced earrings with French clips from the celebrated
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Socrate Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the impressive Socrate collection features a delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Socrate Ring VCARB14500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 18k white gold diamond between the finger ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Socrate
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Socrate Ring VCARB14500
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 18k white gold diamond between the finger ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Socrate
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Socrate Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Houston, TX
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K yellow gold earrings from the Socrate collection. The earrings feature
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring from the Alhambra collection. The flower motif is set with a single claw set ruby weighing 0.47ct. The petals of the flowe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Malachite Magic Alhambra 5 Motif Bracelet VCAO3AU
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A luxurious 18k yellow gold malachite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Magic Alhambra collection. The bracelet features 5 four leaf clover motifs that vary in size, set to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra Turquoise Clover White Gold Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of sweet stud earrings created by Van Cleef & Arpels for the Alhambra collection, featuring unique turquoise clovers set on a four prong 18K white gold.
Comes with or...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
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Turquoise, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Flower Ring.
A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a flower motif typical of VCA designs and featuring an excell...
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20th Century French Fashion Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jade Ring.
The Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Jade Ring, with certification, is a magnificent...
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Star Set Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Round Cut Star Set Ruby Three Stone Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage ring with a classic three stone design. Star with three fine red rubies.
All hav...
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20th Century French Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 2 Carat Emerald And Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Dome Ring.
A stunning and rare vintage VCA New York ring with a classic design typical of ...
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20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.39ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Trust us when we say this ring deserves a place in your jewelry box. A lovely creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 18K yellow gold ring features a dazzling combination of diamonds an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18kt White Gold Earrings with South Sea Pearls and 3.07ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
These unique and elegant earrings crafted by our gallery, Each centers a large south sea pearl framed with 8 marquis cut diamonds. The drop portion of the earring had a round brillia...
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1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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L 1.63 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.46 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Very rare vintage cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This beautiful r...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral 'Rose de Noel' Clip, Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold, Angel Skin Coral and Diamond 'Rose de Noel' Clip- Brooch, France This flower shaped pin has heart-shaped angel skin coral petals centering a floret of 8 roun...
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20th Century French Artist Brooches
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Coral, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcases a butterfly design inlaid with round sapphires and round brilliant ...
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20th Century Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Sapphire
Van Cleef & Arpels Trefle Clover Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Trefle Clover Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 17 round brilliant cut diamonds approx .75ct total weight VS1 clarity, G color
This ring comes with Van Cleef &...
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Huggie' Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 'Huggie' Earrings, made in France in the 21th century, circa 2000s, feature dazzling diamonds within a striking geometric and gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels chrysoprase and diamond pendant set in 18k yellow gold.
The pendant is set in an elegant tear drop shape, pave set with sparkly round brillian...
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1990s Retro Pendant Necklaces
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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.4 in L 0.79 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This ravishing vintage gold bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels features a solid 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Cabochon Rubies weighing 10.80 carats total, and Round White Diamonds weig...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate between the Finger Ring, Yellow Gold, Round Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, 0.88 carat
Please note that each Van Cleef & Arpels creation is handmade. As a result, carat weights
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Socrate' White Gold and Diamond Single Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Socrate' ring crafted in 18 karat white gold centers on a delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Gold Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels Socrate Diamond Necklace Containing 11 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Bouquet Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning hand-made Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the exquisite Socrate collection feature
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21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate 3 Flowers Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Socrate 3 flowers pendant necklace, is finely
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2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite Socrate Between the Finger ring, is finely
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2010s French Modern Fashion Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Flower White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented within the exquisite “Socrate” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this ring features an
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings
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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond One Flower White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Socrate Diamond One Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 26 round brilliant cut
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2010s French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Three Flowers White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Socrate Diamond Three Flowers Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 66 round
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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Three Flowers White Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Socrate Diamond Three Flowers Earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 66 round
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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Gold Three-Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Socrate collection features a sparkling 3-flower
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond White Gold 3 Flower Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings from the elegant Socrate collection by Van Cleef & Arpels are crafted in
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2010s French Lever-Back Earrings
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Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Between the Finger Flower Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Socrate Diamond Between The Finger Flower Ring by
Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 44
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate White Gold Diamond Between the Finger Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Created for the imaginative “Socrate” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this gorgeous ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Pave White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A gorgeous piece from the exceptional “Socrate” collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, this beautiful
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
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White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate 3 Flowers Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Socrate collection of jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels brings to light the beauty of flowers using
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond between the Finger Ring White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Socrate Diamond Between The Finger Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 44 round
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Between the Finger Ring White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Socrate Diamond Between The Finger Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
With 44 round
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Three Flower Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Diamond Floral Socrate Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. This three diamond floral
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels between the Finger Socrate Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate between the finger ring. The ring is a size 6.5 (US), made of 18K white
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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond White Gold Socrate Bouquet Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels 'Socrate Bouquet' Diamond Ring
This 18k white gold ring has about 132 round
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2010s French Artist Cluster Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A splendidly dainty piece from Van Cleef & Arpels, this gorgeous ring exudes sublime refinement and
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20th Century More Rings
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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 3-Flower Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful necklace from the Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Collection.
Featuring 3-Flower pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
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Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" dress wristwatch, the case designed as a dimensional cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold, diamonds, 17" long, Excellent condition, with original packaging and original Service order receipt from VCA. Current Retail Replacement Value $14,300.00
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k white gold earrings set with 0.59ctw of FG/VVS diamonds. Crafted by Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
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Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Flower Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: 16.50 - 14.75 ", Pendant Length: 9.20 mm, Pendant Width: 9.35 mm
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Flower Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
- 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 9.70 mm, Pendant Width: 10.00 mm
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
Model: Socrate
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate 1 Flower Stud Earrings 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: 9.40 mm
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
Model: Socrate 1 Flower Stud Earrings 18K White Gold with Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
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Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's White Gold Diamond Socrate Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" dress wristwatch, the case designed as a dimensional cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
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Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold "Socrate" Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond 'Socrate' earclips by Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Socrate 3 Flowers Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace 0.91 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Socrate 3 flowers necklace signed Van Cleef & Arpels on the clasp.
Pendant representing three
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.65 in D 0.2 in L 16.54 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrates Between the Fingers Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
available at Van Cleef for $13,100.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Van Cleef Arpel Socrate For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact van cleef arpel socrate you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef arpel socrate may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 3.5 Carat and 4 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 brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef arpel socrate, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Van Cleef Arpel Socrate?
Prices for a van cleef arpel socrate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $65,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,037.
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, 2021Van 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.
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