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Jean Vitau Open Alhambra Gold Necklace
Jean Vitau Open Alhambra Gold Necklace

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Pennino Art Deco Bracelet with Marquise & Round Stones, 1960s
Vintage Pennino Art Deco Bracelet with Marquise & Round Stones, 1960s

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!

Category

1960s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

Charles Gold & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold & Diamond 1.34ct Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set
Charles Gold & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold & Diamond 1.34ct Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set

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...

Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl & Diamond French Clip Earrings
Pearl & Diamond French Clip Earrings

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!

Category

1970s Unknown Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Maharaja's Jewels by Katherine Prior & John Adamson (Book)
Maharaja's Jewels by Katherine Prior & John Adamson (Book)

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...

Category

20th Century Used Van Cleef

Georges Verger Rose Quartz and Ruby Cuff
Georges Verger Rose Quartz and Ruby Cuff

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, ...

Category

1930s French Retro Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Antique Map of Cook's Strait in New Zealand, 1803
Antique Map of Cook's Strait in New Zealand, 1803

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.

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Pave Flower Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1960s
Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Pave Flower Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1960s

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.

Category

1960s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

Art Deco Sterling Silver Floral Necklace by Christofle, 2000, France
Art Deco Sterling Silver Floral Necklace by Christofle, 2000, France

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.

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Tone Clip-On Earrings with Blue Stones, 1960s
Vintage Silver Tone Clip-On Earrings with Blue Stones, 1960s

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.

Category

1960s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch
1942 Alfred Philippe for Trifari Tropical Fantasy Bird Clip Brooch

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...

Category

1940s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Flower Clip-On Earrings, 1970s
Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Flower Clip-On Earrings, 1970s

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.

Category

1970s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

Red Garnet and Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Red Garnet and Gold Multi-Strand Necklace

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!

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Used Van Cleef

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Diamante Faux Pearl & Turquoise Earrings, Circa 1960s
Vintage Gold Tone Diamante Faux Pearl & Turquoise Earrings, Circa 1960s

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.

Category

1960s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

Fiore Five Station Diamond Necklace
Fiore Five Station Diamond Necklace

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.

Category

2010s Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds
Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds

Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair on its own or with your favorite Van Cleef or Cartier pieces.

Category

1940s Italian Used Van Cleef

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

The Master Jewelers (Book)
The Master Jewelers (Book)

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...

Category

20th Century Used Van Cleef

Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Creeper Clip-On Earrings, 1960s
Vintage Kramer Gold Tone Creeper Clip-On Earrings, 1960s

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.

Category

1960s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

Blue-Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring
Blue-Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Print of Karakakooa Bay by Cook, 1803
Antique Print of Karakakooa Bay by Cook, 1803

Antique Print of Karakakooa Bay by Cook, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Leon Mege True Antique French cut diamond eternity wedding band with engraving.
Leon Mege True Antique French cut diamond eternity wedding band with engraving.

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.

Category

2010s American Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Clint Eastwood The Good The Bad The Ugly - Original 1966 French Lobby Card
Clint Eastwood The Good The Bad The Ugly - Original 1966 French Lobby Card

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...

Category

1960s Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper, Cardboard

Trifari Alfred Philippe Rhodium Plated Silver Tassel Chain Earrings MidCentury
Trifari Alfred Philippe Rhodium Plated Silver Tassel Chain Earrings MidCentury

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal

French Gemstone “Barber Pole” Bracelet
French Gemstone “Barber Pole” Bracelet

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georges Lenfant for Tiffany France Mid-Century Gold Curb Link Bracelet
Georges Lenfant for Tiffany France Mid-Century Gold Curb Link Bracelet

Georges Lenfant for Tiffany France Mid-Century Gold Curb Link Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Handmade gold pieces by the legendary workshops of Lenfant are having their moment, not only the 1960s and 1970s pieces they manufactured for their own inventory but also the pieces ...

Category

1960s French Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Bracelet, Circa 1960s
Vintage Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Bracelet, Circa 1960s

Vintage Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Bracelet, Circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

You could mix this or match this with all the fine jewelry, or Cartier and Van Cleef, or wear it on its own. It has no season, but it will get its own compliments.

Category

1960s American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s
Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s

Sasportas Sapphire Citrine Diamond Comet Clip Brooch, circa 1940s

By Sasportas

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

It was also used as a workshop by other French jewellery houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Used Van Cleef

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Platinum Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Oscar Heyman Platinum Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring

Oscar Heyman Platinum Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

Oscar Heyman was founded in 1912 and became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Platinum Dome Ring with 38 Diamonds, 3.16ct, Size 6.75
Oscar Heyman Platinum Dome Ring with 38 Diamonds, 3.16ct, Size 6.75

Oscar Heyman Platinum Dome Ring with 38 Diamonds, 3.16ct, Size 6.75

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

Oscar Heyman was founded in 1912 and became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman jewelry is and alway...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Donald Huber 18K Gold Pave Diamond Statement Ring
Vintage Donald Huber 18K Gold Pave Diamond Statement Ring

Vintage Donald Huber 18K Gold Pave Diamond Statement Ring

By Donald Huber

Located in Henderson, NV

Donald Huber is a former lead designer at Van Cleef & Arpels. He founded the company in 2002 with his sister Stacy, Donald Huber New York focuses on unique, artisan-made designs.

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch

Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch

By Ostertag

Located in Riverdale, NY

Originally from Budapest, Jean (later John) and Robert Rubel were highly skilled jewellery designers whose claims to fame included two identical diamond and emerald cuffs designed in...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx

By Andre Vassort

Located in Miami, FL

When Louis Gérard left Van Cleef & Arpels to start his own company M. Gérard in 1968, he chose to use his former employer’s workshop to create his jewelry.

Category

1960s French Post-War Used Van Cleef

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Fancy Golden Yellow Diamond and Emerald Tennis Bracelet
Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Fancy Golden Yellow Diamond and Emerald Tennis Bracelet

Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Fancy Golden Yellow Diamond and Emerald Tennis Bracelet

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

Oscar Heyman was founded in 1912 and became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Bloom Flower Brooch
Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Bloom Flower Brooch

Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Bloom Flower Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The design features a large flower with petals encrusted in 17.30 carats of fancy shaped vivid red rubies. Van Cleef and Arpels was the first designer to pioneer this advanced settin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neoclassical Style Urn and Serpent Lamps
Neoclassical Style Urn and Serpent Lamps

Neoclassical Style Urn and Serpent Lamps

By George Sellers

Located in Hudson, NY

George had also been doing the window art for years in New York at luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, working with the famous Douglas Little.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Used Van Cleef

Materials

Plaster

French 1960's Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
French 1960's Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet

French 1960's Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

French Gemstone “Barber Pole” Bracelet - Exquisitely appointed with royal blue sapphires (11.20 carats), rich red rubies (8.50 carats), intense green emeralds (6.16 carats) and brill...

Category

1960s Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires

PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires

Located in Miami, FL

Note: Pery et Fils was a very famous jewelry makers doing a lots of special orders and custom jobs for Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred, Boucheron And Chaumet.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

Vintage Jomaz Silver Tone Diamante and Faux Turquoise Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage Jomaz Silver Tone Diamante and Faux Turquoise Earrings Circa 1980s

Vintage Jomaz Silver Tone Diamante and Faux Turquoise Earrings Circa 1980s

By Jomaz

Located in New York, NY

Screams of fine, and no one will know except you. Very Cartier, Van Cleef, or Bulgari from the 1960s. Clip on.

Category

1980s North American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Mixed Metal

Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Brooch & Pendant
Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Brooch & Pendant

Invisible-Set Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Brooch & Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The sapphires set with the invisible setting technique made famous by Van Cleef & Arpels makes the stones appear as if they are set by magic showcasing the piece's intricate craftsma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered
Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered

Rose Gold and Turquoise Vintage Bangle Petite Size signed VCA and Numbered

Located in Wailea, HI

Found in our vaults, this bracelet is signed and numbered Van Cleef & Arpels NY 2/ '273 116, . With no known similar piece in existence, this bangle offers an unparalleled opport...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Used Van Cleef

Materials

Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Robert Bielka Citrine and Gold Ring
Robert Bielka Citrine and Gold Ring

Robert Bielka Citrine and Gold Ring

By Robert Bielka

Located in Darnestown, MD

In 1979, he began his own firm where he sold to such notables as Tiffany; Van Cleef and Arpels and Harry Winston. This heavy ring has a bezel set, pyramid shape citrine stone that me...

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

Known as the “Jewelers' Jeweler,” a title earned while producing pieces for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and other famed jewelry retailers, Oscar Heyman jewelr...

Category

1990s American Retro Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

By Sabaddini

Located in Miami, FL

It features a flowerhead design of bombé calibrated step-cut high quality royal blue genuine sapphires petals (in invisible mystery setting which was originally developed by Van Clee...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georges Lenfant, Art Deco 18k Gold & Chrysoprase Link Bracelet, Late 1930s
Georges Lenfant, Art Deco 18k Gold & Chrysoprase Link Bracelet, Late 1930s

Georges Lenfant, Art Deco 18k Gold & Chrysoprase Link Bracelet, Late 1930s

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in Paris, FR

Georges Lenfant then created some of the best gold Bracelets, necklaces, ring and earrings for all the best place Vendôme Brands, like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron... A stu...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary Jewels by John Traina (Book)
Extraordinary Jewels by John Traina (Book)

Extraordinary Jewels by John Traina (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

In addition, John Traina traces the history of and genius behind the world's most famous design and auction houses, including Asprey, Boucheron, Buccellati, Cartier, Christie's, Soth...

Category

Late 20th Century Used Van Cleef

Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011
Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011

Sotheby's: Jewelry From John Traina Collection Auction Catalog 2011

Located in valatie, NY

Consisting of cufflinks, men's jeweled dress sets and cigarette cases, all created by famous Jewelry Makers from the Art Deco period through today including: Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Totaling 46 Sapphires and 10 diamonds Pair perfectly with Cartier, Van Cleef or Bvgari jewelry pieces. Sapphires are round and sizing is 2.6-3.00mm each in a beautiful deep dark b...

Category

1970s Italian Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Used Van Cleef For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the used 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7482 vintage or 2859 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a used van cleef may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A used van cleef of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4476, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. Most of our used van cleef for sale are for women, but there are 2515 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Used Van Cleef?

On average, a used van cleef at 1stDibs sells for $9,005, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $1,560,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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.