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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere Makeup Box A silver makeup box with a rose gold and pave
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
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Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby and Gold Minaudiere
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Gold Compact Makeup Box, 2 cabochon rubies on top. Inside the box
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels by Sylvie Raulet (Book)
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Since its humble beginnings as a diamond merchant in turn of the century Paris, the house of Van
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20th Century More Jewelry

Van Cleef & Arpels by Sylvie Raulet (Book)
Van Cleef & Arpels by Sylvie Raulet (Book)
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A fine diamond pendant necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
openwork pendant is set with round brilliant cut diamonds befitting of a Van Cleef piece, suspended from a
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière Makeup Box Made of Bakelite and
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Gold and Diamond Minaudière Box Clutch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1960's VCA Minaudière Diamond Clasp Includes Smaller Pill Box Also Signed and Numbered. The beautiful Minaudière Clutch Has Long Been a Staple Accessory of VCA Since 1930's 6...
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Vintage 1960s French Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
(Pisces) design by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this necklace is a mesmerizing blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Gem Set Perfume Bottle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perfume, measuring 2 3/8 inches in height 7/16 inch
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Vintage 1950s American Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings by Van Cleef and Arpels set
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Part of an iconic design set, this ring's striking
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Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Displaying iconic style, underscored by 2.16
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Spirit of Beauty by Van Cleef & Arpels (Book)
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Japanese retrospective exhibition at The Mori Arts Center Gallery of the work of Van Cleef & Arpels. It is
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20th Century More Jewelry

 The Spirit of Beauty by Van Cleef & Arpels (Book)
 The Spirit of Beauty by Van Cleef & Arpels (Book)
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H 12.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels LetterWood Yellow Gold Pendant Money Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold LetterWood Vintage Money Clip or Pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Authentic Van
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Vintage 1980s French More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Collar
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef and Arpels yellow gold choker necklace. This variation is for a medium size
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Antique Early 19th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, France, Art Deco, 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Lipstick Holder
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels, France, Art Deco 1920's, 18k Gold and Enamel Lipstick Holder. In typical Art
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl And Diamond Ring, Crafted In 18k Yellow Gold. The center of this statement
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Late 20th Century French Artist Cocktail Rings

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18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The ring weighs 8.18 grams
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20th Century Dome Rings

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Enamel

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS A Sophisticated Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated bracelet watch, manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1940s, presenting
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS A Sophisticated Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated bracelet watch, manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1940s, presenting
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sixties Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet is exquisite. Its
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Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Gold cufflinks, 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cufflinks, ca. 1970s A fine set of gold and sapphire cufflinks by Van
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cufflinks

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Gold cufflinks, 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Gold cufflinks, 1970s
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W 0.56 in D 0.83 in L 0.56 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impeccably crafted Necessaire compact case by Van Cleef & Arpels. It has a special basket weave
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Late 20th Century American Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
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W 2.18 in D 0.75 in L 3.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Gold Pearl Necklace with Heart-Shaped Yellow & Blue Sapphire Pendant
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Emerald Frivole Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous piece from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer, Van Cleef & Arples
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Canard Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Gold. Original Design Copyright by Van Cleef & Arpels. Size - 53 / 6.25 Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace This necklace has a woven motif with 96 round
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Platinum Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels has long established itself in the world of designer jewelry. And this Classic
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Earring and Ring Set, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Earring and Ring Set made in 18k Yellow Gold
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Diamond and Coral Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
. The Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and coral Alhambra ring offers just the right amount of tint to liven
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels New York in the 1970s, this ring is composed of 18K gold and
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Mid-20th Century American Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, Sapphires, and Emeralds. Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Coral and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Angel Coral & Diamond Bracelet Composed of fluted carved coral links, spaced by
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Bracelets

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The earrings weigh
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Van Cleef and Arpels cocktail ring featuring a vivid amethyst encased by 4 of the finest
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond “Camellia” Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels blue sapphire and diamond "Camellia" brooch evokes the spectacular blossom
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels pear shaped diamond earrings that are the ultimate in elegant simplicity. The
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Earrings
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Van Cleef Retro Tubogas Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Ruby and Diamond Snake Link Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. Made in France, circa 1950. 18 kt
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Vintage 1950s French Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Sapphire Swan Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Weston, MA
bombe effect that makes the swan come alive.  Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, maker's mark (Péry & Fils
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 0.43 carat diamond solitaire ring is set in platinum. It weighs
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2010s Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels (VC&A), this 18 karat gold brooch has a snowflake motif and features
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch
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Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Flower Brooch made in 14k, with work on the
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Chrysophase Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Van Cleef & Arpels. Rich gold fluted white coral and vivid green chrysophase are combined
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
. - The diamonds weigh a total of approximately 0.50 carat - Signed Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) - France - 18
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory. Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket
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20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

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Malachite, Onyx

Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set with a natural unenhanced oval
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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels A Cheval Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Naples, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Yellow Gold "A Cheval" Bracelet With 36.86 Carat Total Weight Of
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Early 2000s French Art Deco More Bracelets

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Lapis Ring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Each ring set set with one carved fluted coral or carved fluted lapis lazuli set with a diamond set in the center 18 yellow gold. Signed and numbered VCA Ring Sizes: 6
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Dentelle' Earclips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Brought into Being of Lattice and Scalloped Circular Motifs, Whilst Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Accentuate the Disk Florets and Petal Edges. Fitted with Retractable Dress-Clip Pins for W...
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Vintage 1940s Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Van Cleef and Arples coral, onyx and diamond ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A timeless 70s piece from the legendary french maison Van Cleef and Arples. A ring that warms the
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Ropework and Diamond Hoop Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef and Arpels Ropework and Diamond Hoop Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Necklace and Detachable Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Flying Butterfly Necklace with detachable Butterfly
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold and Diamond "Philippine" Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1990s, this Van Cleef & Arpels New York "Philippine" Ring is composed of 18K gold
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Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Platinum Pearl and Diamond Swirl Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings have lustrous pearls and sparkling diamonds in a swirl. The two
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings with a combination of
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Jade and Coral 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a stunning piece from Van Cleef & Arpels, exquisitely crafted from 18K yellow gold and
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Coral, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
clover motif necklace . ( with Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity) This necklace is the long
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Spectacular Camellia Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels. These Van Cleef & Arpels Camellia earrings are exquisite
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding timeless charm, this trio of pins from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of
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20th Century French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
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Van Cleef & Arpels Swirl Coral and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Swirl Coral and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The total
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef And A For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef and a you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1501 vintage editions and 323 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect van cleef and a may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A van cleef and a can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 918 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a van cleef and a, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Van Cleef And A?

The price for a van cleef and a starts at $95 and tops out at $785,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,000.

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.