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Amethyst Van Cleef

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Amethyst Heart Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Amethyst Heart Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Amethyst Heart Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold heart brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, with a heart-shaped amethyst in the center

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond and Amethyst  Bracelet  Platinum.
Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond and Amethyst  Bracelet  Platinum.

Van Cleef And Arpels Diamond and Amethyst Bracelet Platinum.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef And Arpels diamond and amethyst line bracelet in platinum. The bracelet features 10

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Peridot Gold Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Peridot Gold Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Peridot Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A fabulous pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings featuring amethyst and peridot set in 18k yellow

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Van Cleef and Arpels Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring

Van Cleef and Arpels Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Geneva, CH

Van Cleef and Arpels important Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. This Van Cleef and Arpels

Category

Late 20th Century European Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Secret de Cassis Amethyst Necklace & Ear Clips
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Secret de Cassis Amethyst Necklace & Ear Clips

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Secret de Cassis Amethyst Necklace & Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

. Approximate Necklace Length - 20.87" Ear Clips 1.14" French Assay Marks Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Coral Cabochon Brooch made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Modern Cuff Bracelet 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3 Amethysts
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Modern Cuff Bracelet 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3 Amethysts

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Paris Modern Cuff Bracelet 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3 Amethysts

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Cuff bracelet designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A youthful and colorful cuff bracelet created in

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Bague Trois Fleurettes Ring
Van Cleef and Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Bague Trois Fleurettes Ring

Van Cleef and Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Bague Trois Fleurettes Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Large "three florets" ring in 18k yellow gold (750‰), chased and set with three

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Multi-Gem Cushion Cut 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi-Gem Cushion Cut 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Multi-Gem Cushion Cut 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Title: An exquisite and rare Van Cleef & Arpels creation, this vibrant

Category

20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Amethyst Gold Textured Clip, attributed Van Cleef
Coral Amethyst Gold Textured Clip, attributed Van Cleef

Coral Amethyst Gold Textured Clip, attributed Van Cleef

Located in Riverdale, NY

design to a Van Cleef style with matching pendant drop. Textured gold cabochons are edged in twisted

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold

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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst Mother of Pearl White Gold Ring
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst Mother of Pearl White Gold Ring

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst Mother of Pearl White Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

Modern simplicity by Van Cleef & Arpels. A simple deep cabochon Amethyst set in a squared off mount

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch

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W 7.88 in L 19.69 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Parrot Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, CH

Van Cleef & Arpels, pretty 1950s parrot brooch. With emerald, citrine and amethyst. Small ruby as

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Set of Two Muti-Gem and Silk Embroidered Evening Bags

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Set of Two Muti-Gem and Silk Embroidered Evening Bags

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

round cabochon emeralds and amethysts, each measuring 20.2 X 12.5cm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst 1960-1970 Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst 1960-1970 Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Van Cleef & Arpels Ring in yellow gold, set with diamonds and turquoises on the size, and an

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst, Coral and Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst, Coral and Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst, Coral and Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels amethyst, coral, and 18 karat yellow gold necklace. This necklace has

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst and Diamond Gold Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst and Diamond Gold Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst and Diamond Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, color F, vs), signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, 45156. dimensions: 6.4 x 3.7 cm. small

Category

Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Amethyst Gold Bracelet
1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Amethyst Gold Bracelet

1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Amethyst Gold Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Colorful elegant bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France. Stylish and wearable, it is a

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Diamond Gold Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

With its butterfly-shaped centerpiece, this Van Cleef & Arpels necklace achieves a very charming

Category

Vintage 1970s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1980s Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 1980s Amethyst and Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 1980s Amethyst and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of 1980's Vancleef & Arpels amethyst and diamond earrings are in excellent

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Large Amethyst Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 4 round brilliant cut

Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Wood and Amethyst Ear Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Wood and Amethyst Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Wood and Amethyst Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

1970's Van Cleef & Arpels amethyst, wood and pink tourmaline earrings in 18k yellow gold, each

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest Van Cleef and Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k

Category

20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Owl Amethyst Citrine Diamond Emerald Brooch Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels Owl Amethyst Citrine Diamond Emerald Brooch Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels Owl Amethyst Citrine Diamond Emerald Brooch Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Geneva, CH

This lovely Owl is one of the Van Cleef and Arpels emblematic creation of the end of the 20th

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Set of Three Coral, Chalcedony and Amethyst Bracelets
Van Cleef & Arpels Set of Three Coral, Chalcedony and Amethyst Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels Set of Three Coral, Chalcedony and Amethyst Bracelets

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Set Of Three Coral, Chalcedony & Amethyst Bracelets. Amethyst

Category

20th Century French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Coral, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Amethyst Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Amethyst Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Amethyst Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with a heart-shaped amethyst. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Onyx Amethyst Diamond Chrysoprase Gold Duck Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Onyx Amethyst Diamond Chrysoprase Gold Duck Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Onyx Amethyst Diamond Chrysoprase Gold Duck Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels duck brooch, set with approx. 0.70ctw in diamonds, onyx, carved coral, amethyst

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Cocktail Ring Vintage
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Cocktail Ring Vintage

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Cocktail Ring Vintage

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Amethyst Cocktail Ring Vintage 1970s Here is your

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

1970s Van Cleef Arpels Amethyst Ribbed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earclips
1970s Van Cleef Arpels Amethyst Ribbed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earclips

1970s Van Cleef Arpels Amethyst Ribbed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earclips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

These beautiful estate earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels feature large cabochon amethyst gemstones

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels '22' Purple Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels '22' Purple Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels '22' Purple Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Purple Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire '22' Ring. A stunning vintage

Category

20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Bead Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Bead Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Bead Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A, beautiful 7.7"in Van Cleefs and Arpels 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst bead bracelet. With

Category

20th Century Modern Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring is a showstopping

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Gold Heart Shaped Earrings and Ring with Amethyst
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Gold Heart Shaped Earrings and Ring with Amethyst

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Carat Gold Heart Shaped Earrings and Ring with Amethyst

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

amethyst, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1990. number ring: CR05.21AM number earrings

Category

1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c. 1970
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c. 1970

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c. 1970

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Period: 1970s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Amethyst; Diamonds Reference

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Citrine Two Color Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Citrine Two Color Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Citrine Two Color Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White And Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 moon shape stones

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Babylone Amethyst White Gold Cocktail Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Babylone Amethyst White Gold Cocktail Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Babylone Amethyst White Gold Cocktail Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Make a statement with this authentic ring from the Babylone collection by Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful pink sapphire and amethyst floral brooch from the Hawaii collection by Van Cleef and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1960s Amethyst weighing approximately 315 cts. Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Citrine and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Citrine and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Citrine and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 11.4g Ring Size: 6.25

Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Bouquet Pink Sapphire Amethyst Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Bouquet Pink Sapphire Amethyst Gold Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii Bouquet Pink Sapphire Amethyst Gold Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Stamford, CT

Van Cleef and Arpels Hawaii Bouquet Brooch. Designed as a large triple flower pin with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Amethyst Yellow Gold Band Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Amethyst Yellow Gold Band Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Amethyst Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

produce a charming allure in this exceptional ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. Ring Size: 675 Ring Top

Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A bold cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The central 25 carat oval cabochon amethyst mounted in

Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This Van Cleef & Arpels Hawaii 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Citrine Flower Ring is a showstopping

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Ring with Box
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Ring with Box

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Ring with Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Heart Ring. A stunning vintage, well made

Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Diamond Yellow Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Diamond Yellow Gold Parrot Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Diamond Yellow Gold Parrot Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This stunning rare Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a shape of a vibrant parrot bird crafted in

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels earrings from the 'Hawaii' collection. Designed as a pair of flowers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Suite

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' collection suite comprised of a pair of earrings, a ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic vibrant Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the 'Hawaii' collection. Designed as a rotating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii Bouquet' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii Bouquet' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii Bouquet' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii Bouquet' brooch. Designed as a foliate spray clip with three

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Pendant Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Pendant Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 'Hawaii' Pink Sapphire and Amethyst Pendant Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels brooch pendant from the "Hawaii' collection. Designed as a flower, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst & Sapphire Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst & Sapphire Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst & Sapphire Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lakewood, NJ

Bright and cheerful purple flower earrings made of amethyst petals and pink sapphire clusters set

Category

20th Century French Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Hawaii' Amethyst Pink Sapphire Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Hawaii' Amethyst Pink Sapphire Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Hawaii' Amethyst Pink Sapphire Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

18k yellow gold, with an 18k yellow gold buckle style clasp, signed Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Amethyst Gold Hoop Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Amethyst Gold Hoop Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Amethyst Gold Hoop Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18kt. yellow tapered rib design earrings made by VCA . Each earring measures approx 1 inch with a clip back, posts can be added. Signed and numbered.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 5.21 Carat Amethyst Gold Heart Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels 5.21 Carat Amethyst Gold Heart Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels 5.21 Carat Amethyst Gold Heart Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Stone: Amethyst 5.21ct Style: Heart Ring Metal: Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Pink Sapphire Hawaii Bouquet Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Pink Sapphire Hawaii Bouquet Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Amethyst Pink Sapphire Hawaii Bouquet Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

approximately 8.00 total carats, mounted in 18k gold, numbered BL79530, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Accompanied

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst & Pink Sapphire "Hawaii Bouquet" Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Amethyst & Pink Sapphire "Hawaii Bouquet" Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

approximately 8.00 total carats, mounted in 18k gold, numbered BL79530, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. 3.5" length

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Category

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Category

1990s French Modern Link Bracelets

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Materials

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Amethyst Van Cleef For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the amethyst van cleef you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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. Finding the perfect amethyst van cleef may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also square cut and mixed cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a amethyst van cleef, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Amethyst Van Cleef?

The price for a amethyst van cleef starts at $1,800 and tops out at $395,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $14,450.

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 Arpels. 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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design

There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.

Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”

Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.

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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.