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Blue Star Sapphire 14k White Gold Pendant Necklace circa 1960s
Blue Star Sapphire 14k White Gold Pendant Necklace circa 1960s

Blue Star Sapphire 14k White Gold Pendant Necklace circa 1960s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. Pairing it with fine jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Cartier, or Van Cleef & Arpels can elevate your ensemble

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Van Cleef

Art Deco Style 1.02 Carat H/SI Diamond & Sapphire Engraved Engagement Ring
Art Deco Style 1.02 Carat H/SI Diamond & Sapphire Engraved Engagement Ring

Art Deco Style 1.02 Carat H/SI Diamond & Sapphire Engraved Engagement Ring

By Belrose Estate Jewelers

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels.

 Condition: New Era: Art Deco Year: 2016 Metal: 18K White Gold

Category

1980s Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

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

Chanel Black Ruched & Belted Silk Jacket & Skirt Suit Set circa 2019
Chanel Black Ruched & Belted Silk Jacket & Skirt Suit Set circa 2019

Chanel Black Ruched & Belted Silk Jacket & Skirt Suit Set circa 2019

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

delicate jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels. For a more contemporary look, pair it with a Saint Laurent clutch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Oscar Heyman Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Oscar Heyman Emerald and Diamond Bracelet

Oscar Heyman Emerald and Diamond Bracelet

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

such as Van Cleef & Arpels New York and Tiffany & Co., realizing designs according to the retailers

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Platinum 12.26 Carat Square Ruby Tennis Bracelet
Oscar Heyman Platinum 12.26 Carat Square Ruby Tennis Bracelet

Oscar Heyman Platinum 12.26 Carat Square Ruby Tennis Bracelet

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

14k White Gold & 585 Hamsa Pendant Necklace With Diamonds
14k White Gold & 585 Hamsa Pendant Necklace With Diamonds

14k White Gold & 585 Hamsa Pendant Necklace With Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

it with a Cartier Love Bracelet or a delicate Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, both designed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.75mm Square Sapphire Band Ring sz 5.5
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.75mm Square Sapphire Band Ring sz 5.5

Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.75mm Square Sapphire Band Ring sz 5.5

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman jewelry is and

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.5mm Square Ruby Band Ring sz 6.25
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.5mm Square Ruby Band Ring sz 6.25

Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold 2.5mm Square Ruby Band Ring sz 6.25

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Egyprian Revival Polychrome Enamel 14K Gold Cabochon Carnelian Ring
Art Deco Egyprian Revival Polychrome Enamel 14K Gold Cabochon Carnelian Ring

Art Deco Egyprian Revival Polychrome Enamel 14K Gold Cabochon Carnelian Ring

Located in New York, NY

imagination of artists, architects, designers and jewelers. Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany created

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oscar Heyman Gold & Platinum 1.99tcw All Diamond Eternity Pendant
Oscar Heyman Gold & Platinum 1.99tcw All Diamond Eternity Pendant

Oscar Heyman Gold & Platinum 1.99tcw All Diamond Eternity Pendant

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Oscar Heyman Platinum 8.32ct Round Diamond Bracelet
Oscar Heyman Platinum 8.32ct Round Diamond Bracelet

Oscar Heyman Platinum 8.32ct Round Diamond Bracelet

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman jewelry is and

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

cluster ring allows it to complement the works of renowned designers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold and 25 Diamond Gauthier Jewelry Dome Ring Circa 1980s
14k Gold and 25 Diamond Gauthier Jewelry Dome Ring Circa 1980s

14k Gold and 25 Diamond Gauthier Jewelry Dome Ring Circa 1980s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

with a classic Cartier Ballon Bleu watch or a bold Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, adding a touch of

Category

Late 20th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

14k Gold

An amethyst glass cabuchon 'flower' brooch, and earrings, Marcel Boucher, 1960s.
An amethyst glass cabuchon 'flower' brooch, and earrings, Marcel Boucher, 1960s.

An amethyst glass cabuchon 'flower' brooch, and earrings, Marcel Boucher, 1960s.

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

cabuchon. Echoing the Cartier and Van Cleef jewels (of which he had been a part of making), this design is

Category

1960s American Used Van Cleef

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Dutch Antique Engraving with Coastal Views of Asia by Cook, 1803
Dutch Antique Engraving with Coastal Views of Asia by Cook, 1803

Dutch Antique Engraving with Coastal Views of Asia by Cook, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

(..)'. Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Wide 4 Row Invisible Setting 2.40 Carat Diamond Band
Wide 4 Row Invisible Setting 2.40 Carat Diamond Band

Wide 4 Row Invisible Setting 2.40 Carat Diamond Band

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

patented by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s. Crafted with premium princess cut diamonds that show no metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Print of the Phormium Tenax by Cook, 1803
Antique Print of the Phormium Tenax by Cook, 1803

Antique Print of the Phormium Tenax by Cook, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

(..)'. Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Myrtus or Myrtle Plant by Cook, 1803
Antique Print of the Myrtus or Myrtle Plant by Cook, 1803

Antique Print of the Myrtus or Myrtle Plant by Cook, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Vintage Squared Clips Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow
Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Vintage Squared Clips Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow

Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Vintage Squared Clips Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow

By Jean Mahie

Located in Miami, FL

of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their

Category

1980s French Modernist Used Van Cleef

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k White Gold Mini Love Bracelet
Cartier 18k White Gold Mini Love Bracelet

Cartier 18k White Gold Mini Love Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

a delicate Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff or a dainty Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Vintage Crown Trifari Sculpted Leaf Earrings 1960s
Vintage Crown Trifari Sculpted Leaf Earrings 1960s

Vintage Crown Trifari Sculpted Leaf Earrings 1960s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Trifari’s best pieces now attract the attention of collectors and

Category

1960s Used Van Cleef

Chanel Black Long Sleeve Mini Dress circa 1992
Chanel Black Long Sleeve Mini Dress circa 1992

Chanel Black Long Sleeve Mini Dress circa 1992

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

structured clutch by Judith Leiber, and delicate jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels. For a more contemporary

Category

Late 20th Century French Used Van Cleef

Curaçao map - C. van Baarsel en zoon
Curaçao map - C. van Baarsel en zoon

Curaçao map - C. van Baarsel en zoon

Located in UTRECHT, UT

van Cleef in The Hague in 1818. Later coloured in by hand. Size: 52,5 x 38 cm. Size including frame

Category

1810s Dutch Other Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Round Textured 14k Gold & Diamond Cufflinks circa 1980s
Round Textured 14k Gold & Diamond Cufflinks circa 1980s

Round Textured 14k Gold & Diamond Cufflinks circa 1980s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. Their understated elegance also pairs well with accessories from brands like Cartier, Van Cleef &

Category

Late 20th Century Used Van Cleef

Chanel Purple Velvet Jacket & Skirt Set 1993A
Chanel Purple Velvet Jacket & Skirt Set 1993A

Chanel Purple Velvet Jacket & Skirt Set 1993A

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

statement jewelry from Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels. Pairing it with high-heeled pumps from Manolo

Category

1990s French Used Van Cleef

Gucci Brown GG Supreme Drawstring Waist Half-Zip Mini Dress
Gucci Brown GG Supreme Drawstring Waist Half-Zip Mini Dress

Gucci Brown GG Supreme Drawstring Waist Half-Zip Mini Dress

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

boots. Complement it with delicate jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels or layered necklaces from Chanel for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Van Cleef

Bottega Veneta Car Print Button-Up Shirt Dress
Bottega Veneta Car Print Button-Up Shirt Dress

Bottega Veneta Car Print Button-Up Shirt Dress

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

or a Prada leather belt. Complement the ensemble with jewelry from Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Van Cleef

Vintage Trifari Pearl Torsade Necklace 1980s
Vintage Trifari Pearl Torsade Necklace 1980s

Vintage Trifari Pearl Torsade Necklace 1980s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Trifari, Alfred Philippe designed jewellery in Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Trifari’s best pieces now

Category

1980s Used Van Cleef

Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

,” crafting for legendary houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston and, of course, Tiffany

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers
Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers

Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

cut rubies which have been set on rails in a technique first mastered by Van Cleef and Arpels in 1933

Category

20th Century American Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow & White Diamond
Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow & White Diamond

Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow & White Diamond

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

collectors. Known as the “Jewelers' Jeweler,” a title earned while producing pieces for Cartier, Van Cleef

Category

1990s American Romantic Used Van Cleef

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Georges Lenfant Woven Gold Earrings
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Georges Lenfant Woven Gold Earrings

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Georges Lenfant Woven Gold Earrings

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in New York, NY

expertise to nearly every prestigious jewelry house imaginable, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels. These

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Used Van Cleef

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold and Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
18k White Gold and Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring

18k White Gold and Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

pair of elegant white gold earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels. Basket style mounting Pave set accenting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Print of a Man of Mangaia by Cook, 1803
Antique Print of a Man of Mangaia by Cook, 1803

Antique Print of a Man of Mangaia by Cook, 1803

By Cook

Located in Langweer, NL

. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Good, some marginal defects. Please

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings

Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

worldwide. Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Boucheron are among the jewelers who commissioned

Category

19th Century Italian Romantic Used Van Cleef

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Print of a Woman of Kamchatka, Russia by Cook, 1803
Antique Print of a Woman of Kamchatka, Russia by Cook, 1803

Antique Print of a Woman of Kamchatka, Russia by Cook, 1803

By Cook

Located in Langweer, NL

. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Antique Print with Coastal Views of Kamchatka in Russia by Cook, 1803
Antique Print with Coastal Views of Kamchatka in Russia by Cook, 1803

Antique Print with Coastal Views of Kamchatka in Russia by Cook, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Man of Kamchatka, Russia, by Cook, 1803
Antique Print of a Man of Kamchatka, Russia, by Cook, 1803

Antique Print of a Man of Kamchatka, Russia, by Cook, 1803

By Cook

Located in Langweer, NL

. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully

Category

19th Century Used Van Cleef

Materials

Paper

French Retro Triangular "Tubogas" Bracelet
French Retro Triangular "Tubogas" Bracelet

French Retro Triangular "Tubogas" Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

inspired top French jewelry design houses, among them Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, to create imaginative

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Carved Abalone 18K White Gold Flora & Bird Pendant
Art Nouveau Carved Abalone 18K White Gold Flora & Bird Pendant

Art Nouveau Carved Abalone 18K White Gold Flora & Bird Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

reminiscent of mother-of-pearl pendants by Van Cleef & Arpels, but this abalone piece without a chain

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Used Van Cleef

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Ceylon Star Sapphire Ring, 8.33 Carats
Oscar Heyman Ceylon Star Sapphire Ring, 8.33 Carats

Oscar Heyman Ceylon Star Sapphire Ring, 8.33 Carats

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New Orleans, LA

' jeweler,” the firm has crafted items for legendary houses including Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold 32 Inches, Georges L'enfant Makers Mark, Chain
Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold 32 Inches, Georges L'enfant Makers Mark, Chain

Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold 32 Inches, Georges L'enfant Makers Mark, Chain

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

prestigious goldsmith workshops. Renowned for producing jewelry for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and other

Category

20th Century French Modern Used Van Cleef

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bone Elephant Pendant With Ruby & 14k Gold Accents
Antique Bone Elephant Pendant With Ruby & 14k Gold Accents

Antique Bone Elephant Pendant With Ruby & 14k Gold Accents

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

sophisticated and eclectic look. It pairs beautifully with other luxury jewelry by designers like Van Cleef &

Category

20th Century Used Van Cleef

The Good The Bad The Ugly 1968 French Grande Film Poster, Jean Mascii
The Good The Bad The Ugly 1968 French Grande Film Poster, Jean Mascii

The Good The Bad The Ugly 1968 French Grande Film Poster, Jean Mascii

Located in Bath, Somerset

Leone’s legendary 1966 spaghetti Western, starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach in one of

Category

20th Century French Used Van Cleef

Materials

Linen, Paper

George L’enfant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
George L’enfant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

George L’enfant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

By Georges L'Enfant

Located in London, GB

acclaimed Paris Jewellery Houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and René Boivin.

Category

1950s French Retro Used Van Cleef

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Pink & Cream Cashmere Sleeveless Knit Shirt circa 1998
Chanel Pink & Cream Cashmere Sleeveless Knit Shirt circa 1998

Chanel Pink & Cream Cashmere Sleeveless Knit Shirt circa 1998

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

from Van Cleef & Arpels. This piece’s timeless appeal makes it a coveted collector’s item and a

Category

Late 20th Century Used Van Cleef

M. Gérard 14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, France
M. Gérard 14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, France

M. Gérard 14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, France

By M. Gérard

Located in New York, NY

After many years with Van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Gérard founded M. Gerard in 1968, opening his

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Used Van Cleef

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Beryl Earrings in Titanium and 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Double
Yellow Beryl Earrings in Titanium and 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Double

Yellow Beryl Earrings in Titanium and 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Double

By Maximilian Hemmerle

Located in München, DE

Hemmerle's grandfather, former Creative Director at Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris, from the 1930s and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Used Van Cleef

Materials

Yellow Beryl, Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium

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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.