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Vintage 1970's Van Cleef and Arpels Green Chrysoprase and Diamond Dress Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef and Arpels diamond and chrysoprase dress ring set in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s British Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Green Enamel Snake Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Enamel Snake Serpenti Bangle All green enamel bangle & 2 round cut
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Vintage 1970s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Van Cleef and Arpels Hoop Diamond Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef and Arpel Vintage Diamond Hoop Earrings with Lever Backs Crafted in 18 k Yellow Gold and
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Vintage 1960s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Blue & Green Enamel Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels wrap earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue
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Vintage 1980s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
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Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Diamond Stacking Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Stacking Band Green Emerald Cabochon & Diamonds Stacking Ring, this variation
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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace One cabochon Green Emerald est
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Green Chrysoprase Clip-on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection are
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Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Edition Light Green Celadon Porcelain & Diamond Alhambra
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k white gold light green Celadon Sèvres porcelain and diamond Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace Green Celadon Porcelain & White
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 2022 Holiday Pendant Necklace The highly sought after VCA 2022 holiday
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Green Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features the
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Nerval Diamond Green Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is from the elegant Nerval collection
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Antique 1680s French Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Coral and Green Chalcedony Heart Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
*** Comes with the VCA original box and papers *** 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 36.3 grams Bracelet Length: 7 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Chalcedony Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Chalcedony Agate Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning
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20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Chrysoprase and Coral Pendant Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Cabochon Oval cuts. *Green Chrysoprase is a naturally earth-mined Gemstone, giving the appearance of Grade
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 Malachite Gold and Diamonds Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
This classic vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 20
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat gold ladies wristwatch with a quartz movement, square enamel dial with
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Malaquite in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, A modern green malachite and diamond 5 motif. The bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Necklace in 18kyg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van CLeef & Arpels Folie Des Pres diamond & multi-color sapphire flower necklace in 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Emerald Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the classic Fleurette collection is crafted in 18k
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1990s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Emerald Platinum Round Tuxedo Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
An Antique Art Deco piece from the House of Van Cleef & Arpels.  Vie to relive the past in these
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Gold Vintage Bracelet French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted from angel skin coral and 18k gold
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Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 2 Carat Emerald And Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Dome
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20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond Ring Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Addlestone, GB
18ct gold Very Rare Van Cleef & Arpels PHILIPPINES ring Set with 2 polished green Chrysoprase
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Van Cleef & Arpels brooch features a fabulous lion design crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleefs & Arpels Paris Hoop Earrings 18kt Gold 1.20 Ctw Diamonds and Emeralds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of a gem set clip earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful modern pieces, created
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1990s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Emerald 18 Karat VCA Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Explore your whimsical charming nature, with this glorious Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Chrysoprase Ring 18kt Gold 1.45ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set chrysoprase ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with
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Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring 12 VS Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage bombe colorful piece made in Paris France
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Folies des Pres Diamond Color Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Folies des Pres Diamond Yellow, Green, Orange Sapphire Earrings by Van Cleef
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2010s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s 9.18 CTW Peridot Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 2.68 Ctw Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. An unusual retro cocktail ring, created in
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Gold 38mm Charms Watch 2572115 With Box & Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charms 38mm Women's Watch in 18K Rose Gold With Green Leather Strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning
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20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ltd Ed 2018 Gold Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A limited edition 18k yellow gold mother of pearl and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Box
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
6.5mm white cultured pearl and green chalcedony leaves. Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Mid-Century Jester diamond, coral and green enamel clip brooch in 18kt
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Fluted Onyx Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Band ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage ring made in Paris France circa late 1970's
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arples Tsavorite and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding creation from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer Van Cleef
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Yellow Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Crystals Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown
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Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Gripoix Purple Amber Green Round Interlock Pendant Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
twentieth century, many of its designers having trained and designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Crystal Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in 1930 as
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
designed at Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Amongst them was Alfred Phillipe who joined Crown Trifari in
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Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Sasportas 1925 Paris Art Deco Buddha Pendant 18Kt Diamonds Lapis and Malachite
By Sasportas
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels. Provenance: A private collection in Sarasota Fl
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Wendy Walker 1995 Hammered Ring in Platinum and 22kt Gold with 1.45cts Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Cleef and Arpels setter, spending sixteen years with both these masters. The artist has restored and
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1990s American Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Jean Vitau Vintage 18k Gold Set Necklace and Earrings Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By Jean Vitau
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
addition to working for Tiffany, Vitau created jewels for Van Cleef & Arpels in parallel with building his
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Gemstone “Barber Pole” Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
marries classic design often seen in the creations of Van Cleef & Arpels and other highly celebrated
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Mid-20th Century French More Bracelets

Materials

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

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 Brooches

Materials

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

Jean Mahie Paris Rare Sculptural Cocktail Ring In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Peridot
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work with both firms retailing
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

ArtNouveau Carved Abalone 18K WhiteGold HighRelief Asymmetric Flora&Bird Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
reminiscent of mother-of-pearl pendants by Van Cleef & Arpels, but this abalone piece without a chain necklace
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mellerio Paris, 2.50cts Colombian Emerald & Old Mine Diamond Ring, C.1940
By Mellerio Paris
Located in Paris, FR
, Chaumet, Van Cleef & Arpels, all the brands that still make history of French Mastering in Jewellery.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Andre Vassort 1970 Paris Gem Set Earrings 18Kt Gold 19.22 Ctw Diamond Emeralds
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
manufacturers of high quality French jewelry in the mid 20th Century. Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

1940's Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Bangle
Located in Maywood, NJ
Cleef and Arpel. Oddly enough Bakeland allowed the patent to expire and the Catalin Corporation bought
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Silver

Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, Fabergé or Van Cleef & Arpels, rank among the top brands providing ideal investment opportunities. Jewelry
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
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Sasportas French Art Deco Buddha Pendant Amber Gemstone & Enamel 18k Yellow Gold
By Sasportas
Located in MIAMI, FL
workshop by other French jewelry houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amber, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Van Cleef And Arpels Green For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact van cleef and arpels green you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 11 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a van cleef and arpels green from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A van cleef and arpels green can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels Green?

Prices for a van cleef and arpels green can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,200 and can go as high as $323,400, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,950.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpel. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

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.