Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Circle Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Highly collectible Trifari series, with sapphire waffle glass, expertly imitating the invisibly set gem stone settings of Van Cleef and Arpels. Excellent Condition. Length 1 7/8" x ...
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Antique Print of St. Peter and St. Paul by Cook '1803'
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Antique Print of a Wooden Box from New Zealand by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
$22,500Sale Price|29% Off
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Pansy Brooch 18 Karat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oscar Heyman was a main manufacturer for Tiffany, Cartier and Van Cleef in fact Oscar Heyman was responsible for the invisible setting that is a trademark for Van Cleef and Arpels.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Loris Azzaro 1980s Silk Scarf Unisex Gold Beige Emerald Print 30.5\"
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This scarf has a print that remind me of a the Maharajah Cartier and Van Cleef Jewelry. Marked: Loris Azzaro Paris on the right bottom Side.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly / Il Buono Il Brutto Il Cattivo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1966 movie staring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef, directed by Sergio Leone. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly remains one of the gre...
Paper
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly / Il Buono Il Brutto Il Cattivo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1966 movie staring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef, directed by Sergio Leone. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly remains one of the gre...
Paper
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly / Il Buono Il Brutto Il Cattivo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1966 movie staring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef, directed by Sergio Leone. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly remains one of the gre...
Paper
$518Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Map of the Island of Tahiti, Polynesia, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning.
Paper
Antique Print of a Woman of the Island of Tanna, New Hebrides, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Good, some marginal defects.
Paper
Antique Print of a Man of the Island of Tanna, New Hebrides, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Good, some marginal defects.
Paper
Antique Print of Huaheine by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Suffren Island by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Artist: Translated by J.D. Pasteur.
Paper
$261Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Print of a House in Atooi by Cook - 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
$615Sale Price|20% Off
View of the Island of Tahiti, with Outrigger Canoes and Sailing Catamarans, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Vourakis Natural Oxblood Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 18k yellow gold vintage earrings designed by Vourakis, a renowned jeweler who worked for Van Cleef & Arpels in 1950s and 1960s. These clip-on earrings are set with natur...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Print of Some Kind of 'Clubs' from New Zealand by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Il Buono Il Brutto Il Cattivo / the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for the 1966 Spaghetti western staring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef, and directed by Sergio Leone. Clint Eastwood's.
Paper
Uncut Diamond Hammered Silver Cuff
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect for casual events or a night out, this cuff will look great with your favorite Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry!
Diamond, Silver
14K Gold Shrimp Style Pierced Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total weight is 24.72g. Reminiscent of Van Cleef and Cartier style, these earrings are perfect to pair with all your favorite Chanel tweed pieces!
14k Gold
$587Sale Price|40% Off
Capt. Cook Aiming His Gun Near Islands of the New Hebrides, Vanuatu, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
$3,250
Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Perfect to slip on for a night out with your favorite vintage Hermés look and Van Cleef & Arpels necklace!
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jean Vitau Open Alhambra Gold Necklace
By Jean Vitau
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Open Alhambra Necklace was originally designed by Jean Vitau for Van Cleef & Arpels. He later made the exact necklace for other fine jewelry houses.
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Pennino Art Deco Bracelet with Marquise & Round Stones, 1960s
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This looks like a very popular design of Van Cleef. It really is stunning. Look at the video photos, don't do this justice!
Mixed Metal
Charles Gold & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold & Diamond 1.34ct Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
., who also manufactured jewelry for Van Cleef & Arpels. Cuff links, princess cut diamond weight =0.96 carats Four studs, princess cut diamond weight = 0.38 carats Stamped 18 K wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$587Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of the Strait of Le Maire Between Terra Fuego & Staten Island, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Antique Print of Three Whirlwinds and a Ship off the Coast of New Zealand, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Good, general age-related toning.
Paper
Jewels from the Collection of Lily Marinho, Sotheby's, 2008 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
There are pieces from Boucheron, David Webb, Harry Winston and Van Cleef and Arpels - to name but a few. It will be of great interest to dealers and collectors.
Pearl & Diamond French Clip Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A great vintage jewelry piece, these earrings will pair perfectly with your favorite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace!
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Maharaja's Jewels by Katherine Prior & John Adamson (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The core of this lavishly photographed book is the encounter between Indian princely magnificence and the best of European Jewellery designers in the 20th century when many of the Ma...
Georges Verger Rose Quartz and Ruby Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Brothers Georges and Henri of Maison Verger Frères were hidden figures producing extraordinary Art Moderne work for the premier jewelers of Paris and New York. Not only did Cartier, ...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Pave Flower Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1960s
By Kramer
Located in New York, NY
These look like something one of the classic houses, like a Van Cleef or Cartier, would have created years ago.
Mixed Metal
Antique Map of Cook's Strait in New Zealand, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning.
Paper
Art Deco Sterling Silver Floral Necklace by Christofle, 2000, France
By Christofle
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Christofle collaborated extensively with Van Cleef & Arpels, contributing designs to numerous pieces.
Silver
$690Sale Price|25% Off
Original Copper Engraved Map of the Bering Strait by Captain Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Antique Map of the Dusky Bay or Dusky Sound of New Zealand by Captain Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning.
Paper
Vintage Silver Tone Clip-On Earrings with Blue Stones, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
These appear to have the look of Cartier or Van Cleef pieces from that era. So well made.
Mixed Metal
1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Created in 1942, designed by Alfred Philippe, In 1930, after working as a master craftsman for Cartier and Van Cleef and Arples, Philippe became head designer at Trifari where he rem...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond Platinum Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are masterfully set in the famed invisible-setting technique made famous by Van Cleef & Arpels. The rubies are elegantly suspended from a platinum chain, accentuated by 0.32 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Flower Clip-On Earrings, 1970s
By Kramer
Located in New York, NY
These look like something one of the classic houses, like a Van Cleef or Cartier, would have created years ago.
Mixed Metal
$974Sale Price|24% Off
'Atelier, Paris Street Scene' Impressionist oil on board c1930's
Located in Frome, Somerset
Together with Alfred van Cleef's daughter, Renée Rachel Puissant, he took over as head of artistic and creative design at Van Cleef & Arpels in 1926.
Oil
Vintage Pennino Emerald Green and Crystal Flower Earrings Circa 1960s
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These appear to be Cartier or Van Cleef pieces from that era. So well made.
Mixed Metal
Red Garnet and Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Unique and perfect for every look, this necklace will pair perfectly with your favorite Van Cleef & Arpels or vintage Yves Saint Laurent!
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Gold Tone Diamante Faux Pearl & Turquoise Earrings, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Screams of fine, and no one will know except you. Very Cartier, Van Cleef, or Bulgari from the 1960s period. Clip on.
Mixed Metal
Fiore Five Station Diamond Necklace
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Fiore motif is taken directly from the original Van Cleef & Arples models. Pampillonia acquired the molds and models from the estate Robert Barre a former shop foreman for VC&A.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$410Sale Price|20% Off
Old Drawing or Plan of a Proa of Amsterdam Island, Now Tongatapu, Tonga, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair on its own or with your favorite Van Cleef or Cartier pieces.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
The Master Jewelers (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Each of the fifteen chapters are written by an expert in their field - the chapters are on: Faberge, Castellani and Giuliano, Hancock, Falize, Boucheron, Tillander, Lalique, Vever, F...
Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Creeper Clip-On Earrings, 1960s
By Kramer
Located in New York, NY
These look like something one of the classic houses, like a Van Cleef or Cartier, would have created years ago.
Mixed Metal
Blue-Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Invisible setting was first introduced by Van Cleef. It is a special technique where stones are set side by side without any metal showing, making them appear to be locked in place.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Print of Karakakooa Bay by Cook, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Leon Mege True Antique French cut diamond eternity wedding band with engraving.
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Venerable brands like Boucheron, Cartier, Mauboussin, Van Cleef & Arpels have spurred the creative use of rare diamond cuts in modern jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
Original Copper Engraving of the Northeast Coast of Australia, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning.
Paper
Clint Eastwood The Good The Bad The Ugly - Original 1966 French Lobby Card
Located in London, GB
Director: Sergio Leone Writers: Luciano VincenzoniSergio LeoneAgenore Incrocci Stars: Clint EastwoodEli WallachLee Van Cleef Framing options available: Black, brown, white solid woo...
Paper, Cardboard
$531Sale Price|20% Off
Original Chart Showing the Region between Cape Grenville and Cape Suckling, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Paper
Trifari Alfred Philippe Rhodium Plated Silver Tassel Chain Earrings MidCentury
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
These mid-century platinum-like silver tassel chain drop earrings were designed by Trifari Artistic Director Alfred Philippe in an Art Deco style that recalls his earlier work for Ca...
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
Price Upon Request
French Gemstone “Barber Pole” Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Exquisitely appointed with royal blue sapphires (11.20 carats), rich red rubies (8.50 carats), intense green emeralds (6.16 carats) and brilliant white diamonds (8.40 carats), this s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
These flowers will never wilt.
The classic ’60s design has become particularly popular among sporty types.
Day or night, the vintage jewels make a statement.
You know the French maison’s famous motif well. But why is this particular piece so in demand?
The tiny lovers inch closer together by the hour and minute until they finally embrace on a world-famous bridge.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
The lucky-charm style has been around for more than 50 years, and British royals are still drawn to it.