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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Sapphire Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY, these 18 karat gold cufflinks are lined with sapphires on the middle
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Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding "Pisces" cufflinks. Made, signed and numbered by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Solid gauge 18K
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Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Sapphire Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold sapphire cufflinks, signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY 12 V 25 .16 18K, sapphires weight 1.20
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20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Agate Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Agate Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris. Details: Measurements: 17mm x 17mm
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Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Rope Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed VC&A, these 14 karat gold cufflinks have knotted ropes on both ends. Total weight: 27.5
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Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Panther Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels round cufflinks feature a stunning motif of fierce panthers
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Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, Circa 1950
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels stirrup cufflinks, with reeded engraving, mounted in 18ct gold, with
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Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, Circa 1950
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, Circa 1950
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H 0.67 in W 0.2 in D 0.71 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby Gold Baton Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Ruby Gold Baton Cufflinks An 18k yellow gold Baton cufflinks, set with
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Leo Cufflinks, 18k Gold Emerald
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A great pair of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Leo cufflinks made of 18k gold, featuring emerald. The
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Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA 1970s Wood Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage 1970s 18k gold cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels, with wood. Each top is 11 x 11mm
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Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef 18 Karat White Gold Bar Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef 18 Karat White Gold Bar Cufflinks 20.7 mm long x 8.0 mm wide 18K white gold 14 white
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef 18 Karat White Gold Bar Cufflinks
Van Cleef 18 Karat White Gold Bar Cufflinks
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W 0.32 in L 0.82 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Onyx Gold Classic Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks, with onyx and approx. 0.64ctw F/VVS diamonds
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20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA 1960s Sapphire Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s 18k gold cufflinks by Van Cleef & Aprles, with blue sapphires. Each top is 15mm x
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Vintage 1960s American Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Panther Panthere Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Measurements: 20mm x
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20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Twist" Cufflinks in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Rafael, CA
Reminiscent of fusilli (corkscrew) pasta, these cufflinks in 18K yellow gold by Van Cleef & Arpels
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20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Tiger's Eye Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks features a chic oval design crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Lapis and 18 Karat Gold Bar Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of 18K yellow gold and lapis lazuli bar cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels. These cufflinks
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Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Lapis and 18 Karat Gold Bar Cufflinks
Van Cleef Lapis and 18 Karat Gold Bar Cufflinks
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W 1.03 in L 1.07 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire Gold Double Baton Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
18kt rose gold and star set sapphire double baton cufflinks, by Van Cleef & Arpels. A superb
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20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire Gold Double Baton Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire Gold Double Baton Cufflinks
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W 0.68 in Dm 0.2 in L 0.95 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Gold and Ruby Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and elegant pair of Van Cleef and Arpels 18K yellow gold square cufflinks set with
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Gold and Ruby Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Gold and Ruby Cufflinks
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H 0.44 in W 1.11 in D 0.12 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Cufflink and Tie Bar Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, this stylish cufflink and tie bar set from Van Cleef & Arpels will
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels diamond cufflinks in 18k white gold and platinum. The cufflinks feature
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Cufflinks
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Cufflinks
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H 0.97 in W 0.54 in
Van Cleef and Arpels Blue Lapis Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold 4 polished Lapis Lazuli cylinder separated by a gold
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Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold and Wood Plaque Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Wood plaques, 18k yellow gold (French marks), signed V.C.A., maker's marks, numbered Size
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Baton 18k Yellow Gold 1960s Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning circa Mid-20th century authentic Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks are crafted in 18k
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Vintage 1960s Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cufflink/Button Covers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very clever "instant" cufflinks. These well constructed onyx and 14K gold covers clip onto the
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Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Cufflinks VC26-0124624
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These luxurious Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks will elevate any suited ensemble. Sleek and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Vintage Alhambra Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
The Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks are a
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1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Cufflinks Measuring 0.85 Inch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Cufflinks signed Van Cleef & Arpels Handsome cufflinks from
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Cufflinks Measuring 0.85 Inch
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Cufflinks Measuring 0.85 Inch
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H 0.85 in W 0.85 in Dm 0.85 in L 0.85 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Stirrup Cufflinks Yellow and White Gold Circa 1960's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of Van Cleef & Arpels stirrup cufflinks in 18-karat yellow and white gold, circa
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1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18-Carat Gold Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
These are Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks made of 18-carat gold, lapis lazuli, and diamonds. The
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Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Georges Lenfant Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels presents an exquisite pair of cufflinks crafted by the skilled hands of Georges
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 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

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro 2.20 CTW Ruby 18 Karat Gold Vintage Sphere Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as link-style cufflinks terminating with gold spheres Flush set throughout with round cut
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Ruby 14 K Yellow Gold Cufflinks stud set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Designed as chain link-style cufflinks terminating with gold spheres set randomly throughout with
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and 18k Gold Ball Cufflink and Stud Tuxedo Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sapphire and 18K yellow gold ball cufflink and stud set by Van Cleef & Arpels. It features
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Mid-20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18ct Yellow Gold Double Ended Twist Loop Cufflinks circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18ct gold double ended cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, the cufflinks with a
Category

Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Onyx Diamond Gold Cufflinks and Stud Dress Tuxedo Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold cufflinks & studs set by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring diamonds in the center
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20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef and Arpels 14 karat yellow gold baton cufflink set circa 1970. An outstanding vintage
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Hematite Malachite Cufflinks Original Box Receipt
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original pair of cufflinks by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS with changeable hematite and malachite sections
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1990s Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Hematite, Malachite, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Mystery-Set Men's Cufflink and Dress Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and extremely rare set of vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set cufflinks and dress
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Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cufflinks Van Cleef & Arpels 18k and Fine Lapis Back to Back Vintage, 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks 18K yellow gold and fine natural lapis and back to back. Secured by
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Rope Onyx Cufflinks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a wonderful pair of cufflinks from the luxury jewelry designer Van Cleef & Arpels cira
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Dress Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels dress set consisting of a pair of cufflinks and 3 studs . The cufflinks and
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Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French 1960s Sapphire and Yellow Gold Cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of French 0.60 carat blue sapphire and 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks by
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Vintage 1960s Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Lapis Yellow Gold Shirt Stud Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
Four piece shirt stud set in lapis and 18k gold from Van Cleef and Arpels. Rare complete four piece
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Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpel Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks Stud Set w/ Box
Located in Bellmore, NY
Timeless Elegance: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Sapphire 14K Gold Cufflinks with Box Embrace
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Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

VCA Vintage Retro Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Bead Cluster Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect for any occasion with these Unisex VCA NY vintage  14K gold round beads sphere cufflink
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Vintage 1970s Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

VCA Large Flip Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and onyx flip cufflinks, made and signed by VCA. Extra large size, very easy to put on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

VCA Large Flip Cufflinks
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Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Tie Pin, ca. 1930s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Tie Pin, ca. 1930s A beautiful pin by Van Cleef
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Shell Cufflink Pair
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k gold cufflinks in a shell motif. completed by hand engraving They are stamped with
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2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

Vintage Hermès Wood And Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1970
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Hermès wood and gold cufflinks, with teak wood discs set in gold curved sided
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Vintage 1970s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Charles Gold & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold & Diamond 1.34ct Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
Class and charm for the connoisseur, these Charles Gold & Co. 18 karat yellow wing back gold cuff
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Cuff & Stud Set in a Love Knot Motif, Vintage, c. 1970
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
stones utilizing artificial substances.  Alternatively, these cufflinks display fine gold craftsmanship
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pair Of Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage VCA gold cufflinks, each cufflink consisted of two ridged yellow gold batons
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20th Century French Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels eighteen carat gold engine turned cufflinks. These high quality and
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Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Cufflinks
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H 0.4 in L 0.53 in
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
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20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Antwerp, BE
On each side of these Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks from 1980, there are two 18K yellow gold rings
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
A French pair of mid-20th century 18 karat gold cufflinks with lapis lazuli by Van Cleef & Arpels
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American Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Yellow Gold Cufflinks, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Munich, DE
An elegant pair of onyx cufflinks, by Van Cleef and Arpels. Each cabochon onyx terminal is encased
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Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cleef Gold Cufflinks For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of cleef gold cufflinks for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 218 vintage versions or 27 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of cleef gold cufflinks includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 35 Sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, square cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of cleef gold cufflinks, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Cleef Gold Cufflinks?

Prices for cleef gold cufflinks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $55,000, while cleef gold cufflinks, on average, fetch $4,525.

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.

Finding the Right cufflinks for You

Cufflinks rose to popularity during the 1800s as fashionable men sought a refined and elegant solution for keeping their shirtsleeves together. Prior to this accessory, which initially materialized as a simple chain fastened to a button, men were lacing the ends of their sleeves with ribbon or string. Today, there are all manner of antique and vintage cufflinks that add flair and functionality to relaxed casual wear as much as they do for classy formal attire.

It wasn’t long before diamonds, emeralds and other precious gemstones began to appear on cufflinks, a means of adding ornament to clean and starched formal wear. When clothing manufacturers began to produce shirt cuffs and collars with more durable materials during the 19th century, a class of newer, stronger cufflinks gained credibility as being both essential and stylish. In the decades following this era’s design evolution, an entire industry bloomed around the craft of these subtle statement pieces.

Luxury brands more often associated with engagement rings and bracelets, such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co., have added cufflinks to their lines over the years, and jewelry designers, working in numerous styles, have explored the use of different materials and integrated a variety of ornamentation. Understated cufflinks of gold and platinum are guaranteed to cleanly complement any ensemble, while more niche designs allow the jewels to truly shine.

Cufflinks are practical pieces of jewelry that can also be very expressive. Consider the event for which you’re donning cufflinks and accessorize accordingly, but know that a distinctive pair of cufflinks, such as the colorful confections offered by Trianon, can pop against your dressy evening wear. Whether they’re geometric wonders of the Art Deco era, reliably relevant skull jewels or glittering accessories designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, adorned with the maison’s celebrated four-leaf clover or prominent animal motifs, you can delicately break from what can be a stuffy business meeting by introducing personality and pizzazz with a duo of nifty cufflinks.

A carefully chosen set of cufflinks can bring a stylish outfit together — literally. Find a large, luxurious collection of contemporary cufflinks as well as irresistible vintage pieces on 1stDibs today.

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.