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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
1990s Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
Malachite, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
White Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
White Gold
1990s French Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, White Gold
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White Gold
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Wrist Watches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
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Malachite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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Diamond, Rose Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1930s Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
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1990s French Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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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.
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Finding the Right watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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- 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.