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Van Cleef & Arpels interchangeable diamond and gold doorknocker hoop earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels interchangeable diamond and gold doorknocker hoop earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels interchangeable diamond and gold doorknocker hoop earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Marked B3105 A470 C77 on clip backs, and B3015 Z306 C77 on gold hoops.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set
Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef and Arpels 14 karat yellow gold baton cufflink set circa 1970. An outstanding vintage set of baton cufflinks, each featuring a 14 karat yellow gold T-bar terminal which is...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Zodiac Bracelet Necklace Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Here we have a striking 18ct yellow gold necklace come bracelet set from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Van Cleef & Arpels. A trio of individual pieces including a ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Baton 18k Yellow Gold 1960s Cufflinks
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Baton 18k Yellow Gold 1960s Cufflinks

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Wood Baton 18k Yellow Gold 1960s Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These stunning circa Mid-20th century authentic Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature 2 interchangeable reeded wood batons with polished gold mounti...

Category

Vintage 1960s Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Clasp Beaded Necklace Set
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Clasp Beaded Necklace Set

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Clasp Beaded Necklace Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels set features three interchangeable beaded necklaces anchored by an 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp in a braided motif.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold

Midcentury Chaumet Ring 18k Gold Coral Jade French Vintage Modernist
Midcentury Chaumet Ring 18k Gold Coral Jade French Vintage Modernist

Midcentury Chaumet Ring 18k Gold Coral Jade French Vintage Modernist

By Chaumet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Chanel — describes French level of greatness even better.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vourakis Vintage Platinum Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 2000s
Vourakis Vintage Platinum Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 2000s

Vourakis Vintage Platinum Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 2000s

By Vourakis

Located in New York, NY

It is often compared with the work of Van Cleef & Arpels, for whom Vourakis produced jewels in the 1950s and 1960s.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable  Gold & Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable  Gold & Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gold & Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels designed these curved 18K yellow gold earrings with rows of diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Batonnet Cufflink Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Batonnet Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

A pair of mid-20th century 18 karat gold cufflinks with interchangeable hard stone bars (batons) by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

American Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charm in 18 Karat Rose Gold on a Strap
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charm in 18 Karat Rose Gold on a Strap

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charm in 18 Karat Rose Gold on a Strap

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pre- owned in very good condition Van Cleef & Arpels, 32 mm rose gold case, 2 row diamond bezel, weighing 0.65 cts, rotating Alhambra charm and bezel, diamond crown, quartz movement...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Rose Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Interchangeable Pendants Gold Necklace
Van Cleef and Arpels Interchangeable Pendants Gold Necklace

Van Cleef and Arpels Interchangeable Pendants Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A delicate necklace created with interchangeable pendants from Van Cleef & Arpels. The original pendants have been created from chysophrase and mother of pearl.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Pendants
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Pendants

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Pendants

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels, a long rich history of trend setting fashion that is still relevant today.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Your mood changes, why not change the gemstone in your ring from time to time? Keep the diamonds and choose from coral, mother of pearl, lapis, or malachite, each with unique serial ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A set of interchangeable Van Cleef & Arpels earrings made of 18k gold, featuring diamond, jade and chrysoprase.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Onyx Gold Interchangeable Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Onyx Gold Interchangeable Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Onyx Gold Interchangeable Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An intelligent chameleon design from Van Cleef & Arpels that features interchangeable door knocker earrings.

Category

1990s French Modern More Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Interchangeable Cufflink Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Interchangeable Cufflink Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Interchangeable Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Undeniable style from the fashion forward designers at Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring gold and diamond clasps that have interchangeable inserts which includes 18k glistening gold, jet...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Bow Interchangeable Earrings 18k Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1988 MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Mother of Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli WEIGHT: 15.5 grams MEASUREMENT: 1 7/16" x 5/8" HALLMARKS: VCA,...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Hematite and Diamond Interchangeable Pendant
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Hematite and Diamond Interchangeable Pendant

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Lapis Hematite and Diamond Interchangeable Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold and diamond pendant with three interchangeable discs, one gold, one lapis and one hematite, signed and numbered: Van Cleef & Arpels, B4140A487, model: Philippine wit...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This uniquely diverse design allows 4 different looks for the same ring. Featuring four insert rings designed in forest green chrysoprase, navy blue lapis lazuli, orangish-red coral ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This uniquely diverse design allows 4 different looks for the same ring. Featuring four insert rings designed in forest green chrysoprase, navy blue lapis lazuli, orangish-red coral ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This uniquely diverse design allows 4 different looks for the same ring. Featuring four insert rings designed in forest green chrysoprase, navy blue lapis lazuli, orangish-red coral ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This uniquely diverse design allows 4 different looks for the same ring. Featuring four insert rings designed in forest green chrysoprase, navy blue lapis lazuli, orangish-red coral ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gemstone 18k Yellow Interchangeable Pendant Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gemstone 18k Yellow Interchangeable Pendant Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gemstone 18k Yellow Interchangeable Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous and versatile Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 3 interchangable circular enhancer pendants crafted in amber, malachite, and lapis ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Gemstone Interchangeable Earrings
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Gemstone Interchangeable Earrings

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Gemstone Interchangeable Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This interchangeable earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a versatile doorknocker design.

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18K Yellow Gold, Chrysoprase & Tiger
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18K Yellow Gold, Chrysoprase & Tiger

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings 18K Yellow Gold, Chrysoprase & Tiger

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A lesson in versatility—executed with precision. These Van Cleef & Arpels earrings embody the maison’s enduring fascination with transformable jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold baton cufflink set circa 1970. An outstanding vintage set of baton cufflinks, each featuring a plain polished yellow gold central T-bar t...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels France Interchangeable Onyx Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels France Interchangeable Onyx Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels France Interchangeable Onyx Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

From Van Cleef & Arpels France, elegant interchangeable onyx and carnelian 18k yellow gold cufflinks.

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Godron 5-in-1 White Gold Interchangeable Pendant Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Godron 5-in-1 White Gold Interchangeable Pendant Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Godron 5-in-1 White Gold Interchangeable Pendant Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Presenting a rare marvel from Van Cleef & Arpels, these 5-in-1 earrings redefine opulence.

Category

Early 2000s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cufflink Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, NY.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Hoop Diamond Earring
Van Cleef and Arpels Hoop Diamond Earring

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 Complete with Four Pairs of Interchangeable Gemstone Hoops Lapis Lazuli White Moth...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set in Gold
Van Cleef Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set in Gold

Van Cleef Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set in Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A vintage suite of Van Cleef and Arples baton cufflinks set in 18ct yellow gold. With two hand carved batons in lapis lazuli, blood stone, mother of pearl, hematite and chalcedony. I...

Category

1990s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Gold Batonnet Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Gold Batonnet Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Gold Batonnet Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Bethesda, MD

Van Cleef and Arpels classic batonnet gold bar and lapis cufflinks, Each bar is removable and interchangeable, set in 18 karat gold

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Boutonnière Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Boutonnière Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Boutonnière Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

"Van Cleef & Arpels pre-owned yellow gold and diamond Boutonnière bracelet that comes with two interchangeable leather bracelets.

Category

20th Century French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The chain is 8 1/4 inch in length, and it is more modern than the pendant. This Van Cleef and Arpels necklace is dainty yet generously sparkly.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Necklace Bracelet Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Necklace Bracelet Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Gold Necklace Bracelet Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

VCA has created a well thought out interchangeable necklace bracelet. Practical and oh so beautiful. Crafted in links of onyx and 18k gold that create two bracelets or just the neck...

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Gold and Wood Baton Cuff Links
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Gold and Wood Baton Cuff Links

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century Gold and Wood Baton Cuff Links

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold cuff links with wood by Van Cleef & Arpels. The cuff links have 4 interchangeable reeded wood batons with polished gold mountings.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Interchangable Pendant Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Interchangable Pendant Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Interchangable Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Interchangable Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels . This necklace comes with 3 interchangeable pendants.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Agate Earrings, 1971
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Agate Earrings, 1971

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Green Agate Earrings, 1971

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Zurich, CH

Fabulous, versatile pair of 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and green agate door knocker earrings by French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, 1971. Ear clips of slightly bombé design,...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Mother of Pearl Gold Interchangable Earrings
Large Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Mother of Pearl Gold Interchangable Earrings

Large Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Mother of Pearl Gold Interchangable Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The classic bow design from Van Cleef & Arpels embraces the interchangeable Onyx and Mother of Pearl hoops.

Category

1990s French More Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace with Interchangeable Pendants
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace with Interchangeable Pendants

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace with Interchangeable Pendants

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A delicate everyday necklace created with interchangeable pendants from Van Cleef & Arpels. The original pendants have been created from textured gold, lapis, onyx, tigers eye and bo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Lapis Malachite Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Lapis Malachite Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Onyx Lapis Malachite Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Four-in-one interchangeable vintage yellow gold earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels. 18k yellow gold shell earrings is a base for three disks that you can wear color-coordinated with ...

Category

20th Century French Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lapis Malachite Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lapis Malachite Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Lapis Malachite Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Four-in-one interchangeable vintage yellow gold earrings from Van Cleef and Arpels. 18k yellow gold shell earrings is a base for three disks that you can wear color coordinated with ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French More Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip Pendant Pin and Ring Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip Pendant Pin and Ring Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip Pendant Pin and Ring Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Popular Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Collection set consisting of a ring and clip pendant.

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace
1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace

1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold 1.2ct Diamond Chalcedony Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

The piece features: - 49 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 1.2ct, RW+/RW, VVS-VS) - 20 black chalcedonies The pendant can be interchangeable. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels with hallm...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Lapis Turquoise Malachite Onyx Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Lapis Turquoise Malachite Onyx Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond Gold Lapis Turquoise Malachite Onyx Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

It is said that change is good and you will look strikingly different everyday when wearing these vintage Van Cleef & Apels Paris interchangeable hoop clip earrings! Start by wearin...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm
Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm

Ladie's Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Watch 23mm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Made in France. ( Watch has recently been serviced at VCA) Watch Specifications Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Style: Sweet Alhambra Hallmarks: Van Cleef and Arpels VCA Au750 HH98016 Met...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Frivole French Clover Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Frivole French Clover Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Frivole French Clover Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fully signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa: 1990's from the Frivole collection.

Category

1990s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Dress Set in Lapis Lazuli and Onyx in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Dress Set in Lapis Lazuli and Onyx in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Dress Set in Lapis Lazuli and Onyx in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, England

A stunning and highly collectable Van Cleef & Arpels baton bar dress set with interchangeable lapis lazuli and onyx batons.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Pendant Clip Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Pendant Clip Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Pendant Clip Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Signature Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos pendant / clip / brooch.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Onyx Diamond White Gold Pendant Clip Pin Brooch Medium
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Onyx Diamond White Gold Pendant Clip Pin Brooch Medium

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Onyx Diamond White Gold Pendant Clip Pin Brooch Medium

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Signature Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos pendant / necklace / clip / brooch.

Category

Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century, interchangeable hoop earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century, interchangeable hoop earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century, interchangeable hoop earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Pery et Fils. #B3015, A490.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Rock Crystal and Onyx Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Rock Crystal and Onyx Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Rock Crystal and Onyx Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels interchangeable rock crystal and onyx cufflinks.

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Yellow Gold and Stone Interchangeable Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Yellow Gold and Stone Interchangeable Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Yellow Gold and Stone Interchangeable Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Van Cleef and Arpels Paris 18K Yellow Gold earrings with Interchangeable Black Onyx and Tigers eye interchangeable hoop bottoms, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length.

Category

Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Interchangeable Onyx Pearl Chrysoprase Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Interchangeable Onyx Pearl Chrysoprase Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Interchangeable Onyx Pearl Chrysoprase Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Interchangeable Onyx Pearl Chrysoprase Necklace This a beautiful and really fun Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Interchangeable Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Yellow Gold Interchangeable Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Yellow Gold Interchangeable Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Yellow Gold Interchangeable Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous and versatile Van Cleef & Arpels earrings feature a bow-shaped lever-back design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accompanied with four interchangeable pairs of gemstone...

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Vintage 1970s French Lever-Back Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Interchangeable Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Interchangeable Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Gemstone Interchangeable Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and completed with interechangable gemstone hoops crafted of black onyx, chalcedony, tiger's ...

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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat White Gold Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat White Gold Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat White Gold Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat white gold Interchangeable Baton Cufflink Set Circa 1980 An outstanding vintage set of interchangeable baton cufflinks.

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Vintage 1980s Cufflinks

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1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Lapis Onyx Interchangeable Cufflinks
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Lapis Onyx Interchangeable Cufflinks

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Lapis Onyx Interchangeable Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a pair of vintage cylinder interchangeable cufflinks designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

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1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Ridged Gold Wood Interchangeable Cufflinks
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Ridged Gold Wood Interchangeable Cufflinks

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Ridged Gold Wood Interchangeable Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a pair of vintage cylinder interchangeable cufflinks designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Tigers Eye Onyx Interchangeable Cufflinks
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Tigers Eye Onyx Interchangeable Cufflinks

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Tigers Eye Onyx Interchangeable Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a pair of vintage cylinder interchangeable cufflinks designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Pendants

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels, a long rich history of trend setting fashion that is still relevant today.

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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1950's Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflink Set
1950's Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflink Set

1950's Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflink Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Undeniable style from the fashion forward designers at Van Cleef & Arpels. Featuring gold and diamond clasps that have interchangeable inserts which includes 18k glistening gold, jet...

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Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleur Brooch, Convertible Center
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleur Brooch, Convertible Center

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleur Brooch, Convertible Center

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Color/Clarity: F-G VS Certifications: VCA service receipt Size: 2"x2" Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 39.80 grams Period: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previousl...

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Van Cleef And Arpels Interchangeable For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact van cleef and arpels interchangeable you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef and arpels interchangeable may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A van cleef and arpels interchangeable of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a van cleef and arpels interchangeable, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Van Cleef And Arpels Interchangeable?

The price for a van cleef and arpels interchangeable starts at $5,760 and tops out at $450,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $16,250.

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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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.